Japanese women speak out, tear men to shreds 1

Japanese women speak out, tear men to shreds

A magazine article asked Japanese women what they really thought about men and their attitudes, and they were devastatingly frank: Don’t get ahead of yourself, consider yourself lucky that you can even talk to a girl! Stop with the casual touching, seriously Are you really going to try to impress me with stories about your …

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Japan Asks: What characteristics do you avoid in choosing a partner? 2

Japan Asks: What characteristics do you avoid in choosing a partner?

While looks will strike up the initial conversation, it’s only the first step in forming a relationship. Some characteristics are universally unattractive, and below are the things that Japanese people in particular watch out for: They’re a liar (4802 votes) Prone to cheat (4652 votes) Self-absorbed (4126 votes) Bad manners (3374 votes) Doesn’t bathe (3079 votes) Prone to get angry (1966 …

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Japanese Poll: What do you tell your friend when their significant other is unattractive? 3

Japanese Poll: What do you tell your friend when their significant other is unattractive?

Introducing a new girlfriend or boyfriend can make anyone nervous, especially since we’ve also been on the side of making our own judgement  Saying the wrong thing can put a strain on a friendship, so we have to be prepared with some safe phrases. Here are the top responses by Japanese voters: Seems kind (6538 votes) …

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AKB48 Fans Pedophilic Flames by Franken-Headswapping 4

AKB48 Fans Pedophilic Flames by Franken-Headswapping

AKB48, arguably Japan’s most successful music group in recent times, has been forcibly made to participate in a video spectacle that borders on pedophilic creepiness. Mimicking children’s TV shows of old, a single “teacher” enthusiastically begins to dance with children to follow, except that the children are the heads of AKB48 members plastered onto children’s bodies.

Interesting, yes. Disturbing, most definitely!

Nice to meet you: 54% of Japanese men don't wash their hands after using the restroom 5

Nice to meet you: 54% of Japanese men don’t wash their hands after using the restroom

With futuristic expectations of Japanese people with innovations like the automated hands-free toilets, it may be shocking to know that over half of Japanese men may be neglecting the simplest of ways to stay hygienic: washing their hands after using the restroom. Many Japanese spend their days meeting people, typing away on their computers/phones, and eating …

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Kirin’s Frozen Draft Beer to chill the oncoming summer

Kirin Brewery Company, Japan’s oldest beer brand and maker of the country’s top two best-selling beers, has released what they call Kirin Frozen Draft. The chilled beer is topped off with foam that’s kept below freezing, and works as a lid to keep the beer cool for up to 30 minutes. With the foam so cold, …

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