The Legend of the $6,100 Japanese Densuke Watermelon
In 2008, a 17-pound watermelon sold at auction in northern Japan for a staggering $6,100, setting a record for the most…
A One-of-a-Kind Grand Seiko Sold for Record $478,800 at Auction
In 2022, a unique Grand Seiko timepiece smashed records when it sold for over $478,000 at auction – the highest price…
Hachiko’s Pop-Up Doghouse Draws Crowds in Tokyo
Japan’s beloved Hachiko statue was showcased to the public in a pop-up artwork display this weekend, drawing crowds eager to see…
Yamazaki 55-Year-Old Single Malt: This Japanese Whisky Costs More Than a Mansion
In the world of Japanese whisky, few releases generate as much excitement as a new expression from the legendary Yamazaki distillery….
$2.5 Million for a Toyota? Rare Shelby 2000GT Smashes Auction Records
On March 5, 2022, a rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT race car sold for an astounding $2.5 million at Gooding & Company’s…
Noodle Scarf: Woman’s Wacky Knitting Video Goes Viral
A bizarre internet craze took TikTok by storm – noodle knitting! In a video that has been viewed over millions of…
A Finger-Lickin’ Christmas: The Story Behind KFC’s Dominance in Japan
Fried chicken might seem like an unlikely dish to associate with Christmas, but in Japan, this delicious fast food has become…
Jouhatsu: Japan’s ‘Evaporated People’
In Japan, tens of thousands of people intentionally disappear every year. They are known as “jouhatsu” or “evaporated people”. These individuals…
Why is Japan So Rich?
Japan has been one of the world’s top economies for decades, currently ranking 4th in GDP behind only the United States,…
30 Japanese Words Even Beginners Can Read Thanks to Their English Sound
Many words in Japanese actually sound quite similar to English words. This is because there are a large number of loanwords…
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