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Universal Studios Japan adding new Resident Evil attraction; little kids barred once again
It’s been, somewhat ironically, quite a while since Universal Studios Japan got a new, big-name movie-themed attraction. That’s OK, though, because the bigger draw for the park these days appears to be its steady rotation of attractions based on hit anime and Japanese video game franchises. USJ frequently partners with game developer Capcom,… Read
When should a child start riding a bike?
When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he knew his training wheels were ready to come off when he leaned on them while zipping around corners. His daughter, on the other hand, was barely 3 when she sped away from him on her… Read
4 Japanese laws that desperately need to be amended for women
While many laws have been created and updated to improve the lives of women in Japan, others have not. Here, we highlight four Japanese laws we would like to see amended for women so that Japan can become a nation where people of all genders have the same rights on… Read
From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin. Less than six years later, the social media platform is deeply woven into the fabric of American consumerism, having shortened the shelf life of trends and revamped how people engage with… Read
Edamame lovers: Take part in World Edamame Speed-Eating Championship preliminaries in Tokyo
While some people delight in gastronomic pursuits such as speed-eating, others take their time finishing the largest possible portion of a dish to perfection. No matter which of those camps you fall into, the upcoming Niigata Edamame-Mori Festival in Tokyo will have something for everyone–as long as you’re a fan of the immature soybeans, of… Read
In Sweden, grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids
Sweden has launched a groundbreaking new law, allowing grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year. The development comes after the Swedish parliament, the 349-seat Riksdag, approved last December the government’s proposal on… Read
Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
While plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app, many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting — leading to a phenomenon known as “dating app burnout.” That was the case for Marilyn… Read
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
In Japan, June 26 is Rotenburo Day (Open-air Bath Day), due to the double meanings in the syllables that make up the word rotenburo, with ro sounding like roku or “six”, ten being the word for a decimal point used between numbers, bu being an alternate reading of fu, or “two”, and… Read
Tokyo fashion subculture: Akira, AI and a new world
In this series, we will be exploring all the fashion subcultures that have made Japan the fashion powerhouse it is today. Born out of the cyberpunk subculture, Japan’s take on cyber fashion is gaining newfound popularity as we start to question the future and move into a world dominated by… Read
10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
The rainy season is underway in Japan, and it’s pretty much the least popular time of year to be out and about without a roof over your head. Aside from the possibility of getting drenched by rain itself, the high humidity means that your body will do a pretty good job of… Read
