Society
I’m Regularly Told I Can Just Sign For It
A long-term foreign resident living in Kanagawa Prefecture has revealed she is often given permission to just sign for it.
Louise Connor says she’s not...
“YEAH!” Wins 2017 Buzzword Of The Year
Comedic genius Sunshine Ikezaki has taken out first place at this year’s buzzword of the year awards with the catchphrase “YEAH!”.
Sunshine says his inspiration...
23-Year-Old Gaijin Wakes Up To Find He’s 54
A 23-year-old foreigner waking up with a stiff back in Fukuoka City this morning has discovered it’s because he is now 54.
“Where the hell...
Local Asks, ‘How Old Do You Think I Am?’
An Osaka City resident has randomly initiated an age brainteaser on Monday less than sixty seconds after meeting a man for the first time.
“She...
Emperor Flavored KitKat Released To Commemorate Abdication
Nestle Japan has announced the release of a new product in celebration of the abdication of Japanese Emperor Akihito.
"We encourage everyone to have a...
Salad Comes With Bonus Fork
A supplementary dining instrument was acquired on Sunday by some foreigner buying a salad in a convenience store in Tokyo.
Setagaya Ward resident Michael Fogarty...
Gaijin Learns Meaning Of 風速
Gaijin all across Japan have begun learning kanji related to temperature, switching operation modes, wind power, and automatic movement.
“I still don’t know the kanji...
Atsugiri Jason Goes White Face In Latest TV Commercial
American star comedian ‘Atsugiri Jason’ (known as Jason Danielson in his home country) has featured in a new McDonald’s TV commercial with his face...
Japan Starts Lining Up For Tokyo Olympics
Queue enthusiasts in Japan started forming lines for the Tokyo Olympics open ceremony on Tuesday near the new Olympic Stadium in Shinjuku Ward, which...
Right Side Of Kanji Written First In Last Ditch Attempt To Recall Left Side...
The right side of a kanji was written first in a Nakano Ward post office on Monday in a vain attempt to recall the...
