A new Japanese service is drawing attention for allowing both individuals and companies to rent out “fat people” for 2,000 yen ($18) per hour. Renting people for various purposes isn’t anything new in Japan. From renting someone to befriend your cheating partner’s lover and convince them to back off, to renting middle-aged men for company, the offers vary a lot and starting … [Read more...] about You Can Now Rent Fat People In Japan
The 12 Japanese Models You Need To Know
Popular for its own boundary-pushing ethos, the Japanese fashion world is actually making waves on the global stage. So, unsurprisingly Japanese models are actually also catching the world's focus. Along with more and more fashion brands welcoming diversity by showcasing models of all of shapes, sizes as well as ethnic backgrounds, Japanese ladies have end up being runway … [Read more...] about The 12 Japanese Models You Need To Know
Japanese “Cosplay Queen” Shocks Fans by Revealing That She Is Actually a Man
A popular Japanese cosplayer known for transforming herself into real-life versions of hot female anime characters, recently came out as a man who uses makeup, wigs and various accessories to achieve a shockingly feminine look. With over 65,000 followers on Twitter, and several other thousands on Instagram, Rei Dunois can safely be described as a fairly popular female … [Read more...] about Japanese “Cosplay Queen” Shocks Fans by Revealing That She Is Actually a Man
Japanese Stationery Company Develops Translucent Eraser
The rubber eraser is said to be roughly 250 years old. But for all its old age, the partner to any pencil has always had one major flaw. You can’t see what you’re erasing. Until today. Osaka-based stationery company Seed, who has been making erasers since the 1950s, has developed a translucent eraser. Seed says they came up with the concept of a clear eraser 5 years ago. … [Read more...] about Japanese Stationery Company Develops Translucent Eraser
After Being Silent For Decades, Japan Now Speaks Up About Taiwan — And Angers China
SEOUL | Japan is making a significant shift in its position on Taiwan, one of Asia's most contentious issues.Mainland China and Taiwan were divided in 1949 during a civil conflict. Beijing has vowed unification with Taiwan -by force if necessary.To deter such an action, the Biden administration relies on Japan and its allies. Japan has held the Taiwan issue as too … [Read more...] about After Being Silent For Decades, Japan Now Speaks Up About Taiwan — And Angers China