
We're halfway through Black Friday (the American tribute to consumerism) by now, so I thought I'd share with you the top trendy, must-have items that debuted in Japan this year. 1) The Mega Mac: A recurring menu item, … [Read more...]
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We're halfway through Black Friday (the American tribute to consumerism) by now, so I thought I'd share with you the top trendy, must-have items that debuted in Japan this year. 1) The Mega Mac: A recurring menu item, … [Read more...]
by Erin

I know this is coming kind of late, but I sort of forgot to post this earlier D: Apparently, somewhere in Nagoya, 外人さん (Mr. Foreigner) "costumes" consisting only of a nose and a pair of eyes are being sold. Not the most … [Read more...]
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Ever feel sad about the state of your closet? Like everything you try on is unoriginal and boring? That's me right now. I'm in a rut (welcome to my pity party, haha). To remedy that, I've started browsing … [Read more...]
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*Paraphrased translation of 「ブスの産地」日本一は「群馬県」 from the Shukan Shincho website. According to a recent online poll conducted by Livedoor, a Japan-based internet service provider, the women of Gunma Prefecture (群馬県) are … [Read more...]

In America, we tend to be encouraged to be show our individualist side, take initiative, tell people about our accomplishments, and stick out as much as possible from the rest of society. That's all fine and dandy, I have … [Read more...]