In anime and manga, when characters get excited—often sexually excited—blood dribbles, or squirts, out of their noses. But is this backed by medical science? Nope!
The Most Infamous Swimming Pool in Japanese Pornography
Ask anyone who’s ever seen an adult movie in Japan. Or, at least, anyone who has ever spent some time on the internet. More than likely, they’ll know this swimming pool.
An Unlikely Origin Of Japanese Arcades
Every business has a starting point. For Japanese arcades, one of them was on department store rooftops. Read more…
Explaining Japanese Geek Slang: “Babumi”
Recently on Japanese television, the anime slang babumi (バブみ) was introduced. For many, it was the first time they’d heard it.
Let’s Talk About Japan And Sickness Masks
First time visitors notice them right away: Sickness masks. People in Japan wear them for numerous reasons, including to prevent illness. Some even don them because they think the masks make them more attractive. Read more…
Japanese Vigilante Group Picks Shitty AcronymÂ
Surely, there were better options available than “SHAT.” You know, “shat” as in the past tense “to shit.”
Japan’s Most Intense Rock, Paper, Scissors Competition
Leave it to Japan to make a friendly game of rock-paper-scissors into an event, complete with cosplay, cheering, and crying.Read more…
Tokyo Comic-Con Bans Men From Cosplaying As Women Characters [Update]
This December, the Tokyo Comic-Con kicks off. The event should be similar to its San Diego counterpart, attracting celebrity guests and hordes of cosplayers. However, at the Tokyo event, there’s a significant difference: Men cannot cosplay in women’s clothing.
Tokyo Comic-Con Bans Men From Cosplaying As Women Characters [Update]
This December, the Tokyo Comic-Con kicks off. The event should be similar to its San Diego counterpart, attracting celebrity guests and hordes of cosplayers. However, at the Tokyo event, there’s a significant difference: Men cannot cosplay in women’s clothing.
Japanese Idols Dress As Nazis For Halloween
Sigh. Another year, and another group of pop idols dressed as Nazis. Read more…