The latest Japanese teahouse to open in Manhattan provides a lesson in ancient matcha rituals. The sensory experience begins with the smell of incense inside Sōrate’s new outpost in the Flatiron District. After that, a tea master prepares and serves the brew, with guests quietly taking in a “meditative ritual to enjoy the visuals and … Read more
“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” landed in the No. 1 spot at the box office on Friday, raking in $8.5 million in its US opener, according to The Numbers. The Japanese animated dark fantasy action flick based on a manga series, which The Hollywood Reporter called “ultra-violent” and “surprisingly emotional,” was originally released in Japan in September. It is … Read more
Get a breath of this not-so-fresh air. Japanese and US researchers have developed a groundbreaking treatment for people who can’t breathe through their lungs — by delivering oxygen where the sun doesn’t shine. Results from the first human clinical trial testing the so-called “butt breathing” technique suggest that it’s safe and well-tolerated, pushing the cheeky … Read more
It’s basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half-hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That’s the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a “Japanese sauna” that the makers say can reduce wrinkles, improve sleep, hydrate skin, promote muscle recovery and even help you lose weight. … Read more
Japanese pop idol Kenshin Kamimura was found guilty of a charge of indecent assault on a female interpreter in a Hong Kong court on Wednesday before some emotional fans. Kamimura, a former member of a Japanese boy group named ONE N’ ONLY, was arrested in the southern Chinese city of March. In the same month, his contract … Read more
Could a 1,000-year-old Japanese text hold the key to longevity and the secrets of sex medicine? For centuries, the Imperial Family of Japan and its physicians have preserved the 30 precious volumes that comprise the Ishinhō, or the “heart of medical prescription.“ These scrolls provide a holistic approach to staying alive — and getting it on … Read more
Don’t worry, it’s just tempura-ry. While Japanese people eat a wide variety of diets, the most traditional is washoku. The plan is low in saturated fat and added sugar, high in fiber, rich in omega‑3 fatty acids and packed with fermented foods that support gut health. While Japanese people eat a wide variety of diets, … Read more
An Australian influencer has been criticized online and accused of “cultural appropriation” by some followers over her song choice and an outfit she wore in a social media post sharing photos from her current holiday in Japan. Sophia Begg, who goes by the name Sopha Dopha online and has more than 1.4 million followers, shared … Read more
Social media is a powerful thing. Especially when you’re someone who is inclined to buy something, go somewhere, try something, taste something, wear something, JUST because people online said it’s good. Hi, it’s me. I’m that person. And for months and months I’ve been ignoring the videos of people trying out those viral Japanese head spa treatments … Read more
Americans love to say they’re too busy to break a sweat — but a viral fitness trend is blowing that excuse out of the water. Enter “Japanese walking,” a simple, science-backed exercise routine that promises serious gains in just 30 minutes. “All movement is medicine, but if you’re short on time or want to get … Read more
A look inside a Japanese corporate worker’s 18.5-hour day has shocked people around the world who described it as “hell” and a stark contrast to how tourists perceive the East Asian nation. In a YouTube video viewed close to 1.1 million times, titled ‘A Day in the Life: Salaryman at a Black Company’, user Salaryman Tokyo details … Read more
A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday. The company, which is owned by dining … Read more
A centuries-old Japanese sleep practice could be the key to revitalizing rest. While Western preferences prioritize plush mattresses and abundant bedding, the Japanese approach to rest favors a minimalist method for settling in and sleeping deep. The secret is a “shikibuton,” which sleep doctor Dr. Hiroshi Takeda says “keeps the spine in a neutral position, reduces … Read more
A former writer on the US version of “The Office” says a “Saturday Night Live” parody of the workplace sitcom left him “a bit rankled.” Mike Schur, who wrote on “SNL” before he left the late night show to work on “The Office,” shared his thoughts about a sketch called “The Japanese Office” during an … Read more
Police thought a shoe thief was on the loose at a kindergarten in southwestern Japan, until a security camera caught the furry culprit in action. A weasel with a tiny shoe in its mouth was spotted on the video footage after police installed three cameras in the school in the prefecture of Fukuoka. “It’s great … Read more
Dating rumors involving Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Japanese model Niki Niwa have started after the two were spotted together at a mall in Beverly Hills. TikTokker Jack Banana approached the two and asked, “Are you Yoshinobu?,” to which the pitcher replied in the affirmative. He then asked Niwa how she was doing and what … Read more
A Japanese village struggling with a low population created life-sized dolls to mimic the feeling of a bustling society. The hamlet of Ichinono, which has less than 60 residents and only one child, is trying to fill the void with stuffed mannequins, which they dress up and place around the community — and even pose … Read more
A Japanese father and bodybuilder claims he is a “true master” and has “doubled” his life by only sleeping half an hour per night for a dozen years. Daisuke Hori, 40, says he has trained his body and mind to function normally and not feel tired as he targets between 30 to 45 minutes of … Read more
A man in New York inherited a “Yosegaki Hinomaru” banner, also known as a good luck flag, from his grandfather — who served the United States during World War II. Scott Stein told Fox News Digital in an email that he originally planned on having the souvenir flag restored — but after speaking with an expert, … Read more
Tomoaki “Nasubi” Hamatsu wanted to be a famous comedian — but he did not want to become an international laughingstock. Yet that’s exactly what happened when he unwittingly appeared naked for weeks on end before some 30 million Japanese TV viewers. The brutal experience is revealed in the new Hulu documentary, “The Contestant,” out Thursday. In … Read more