From its initial serialization as a manga (illustrated by Take) in December 2017 on Niconico Seiga's Dra Dra Sharp website to its anime adaptation by ENGI which began airing last month, "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!" has sparked controversy on both sides of the Pacific. The sexy slice-of-life odd-couple comedy about Shinichi Sakurai, an introverted college student, and his … [Read more...] about Cosplayer and media personality Kaho Shibuya weighs in on the Uzaki-chan debate
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Massive Ruby Roman Grapes Sell for $12,000 in Japanese Auction
A ryokan chain operator has purchased Ruby Roman grapes at an auction in Japan for 1.3 million yen ($12,000) to help encourage people to appreciate food amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Inn chain operator Hyakurakuso placed its bid for the rare ping pong-sized grapes, which was developed in Ishikawa Prefecture, at an auction on Thursday in central Japan for 1.3 million yen, … [Read more...] about Massive Ruby Roman Grapes Sell for $12,000 in Japanese Auction
Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
People have been talking about this one photo that a wife posted on Twitter. One day, when the wife got out of her bath, the husband suggested, “Why don’t I get you some watermelon for an afterbath snack?” The wife said, “Sure, why not” After a while, the husband came back with the cutup watermelon on a plate from the kitchen. Here are the photos of the plate of … [Read more...] about Husband surprises wife with cleverly arranged “watermelon dolphin pizza”
‘Eternal Zero’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ star Haruma Miura found dead at home in Tokyo
Popular actor Haruma Miura was found dead at his Tokyo home on Saturday, investigative sources said. According to the sources, the 30-year-old was found unresponsive at his home in Minato Ward on Saturday afternoon. He was rushed to a hospital but later pronounced dead, the sources said. Police believe Miura, who appeared in a number of television dramas such as “Bloody … [Read more...] about ‘Eternal Zero’ and ‘Kinky Boots’ star Haruma Miura found dead at home in Tokyo
People are putting facemasks on Japan’s Hachiko statue
Even faithful statued dogs apparently need to be protected from the Coronavirus, as a number of Japanese citizens have been caught putting facemasks on the iconic Hachiko Statue located at Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. ICDYK, Hachiko was the faithful Akita doggo who waited for his master at the same Shibuya train station every day for nine years. He’s since become a worldwide … [Read more...] about People are putting facemasks on Japan’s Hachiko statue