Given the Japanese penchant for the quirky and peculiar, it’s no surprise that there are some oddballs among Tokyo’s estimated 10,000 ramen shops.From “big breast ramen” to pineapple ramen to a shop where the staff all wear wrestling masks, here are ten of the strangest ramen shops we’ve encountered in a decade of regular ramen hunting across the Tokyo megalopolis. 1) … [Read more...] about Tokyo’s Top 10 Weirdest Ramen Shops
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10 Strange Part-time Jobs in Japan
In Japan, the German word "Arubaito" (アルバイト – arubaito, or baito for short) is used to describe part-time jobs. People take on part-time jobs for various reasons, and some of these jobs are quite unusual. Let’s explore some of the most unique and strange part-time jobs you can find in Japan. 1. Vending Machine Scout & PET Bottle "Drill Sergeant" Japan has an astonishing … [Read more...] about 10 Strange Part-time Jobs in Japan
Almost Half of Japanese Single Adults Under 35 Are Virgins Now – Survey
Japan is dealing with a shrinking population — Japan’s fertility rate is 1.4, one of the lowest in the world. One of problems behind the shrinking numbers was recently highlighted by a study that has found that a large number of Japanese adults are not in relationships, are not looking for relationships, and many have never been in a sexual relationship. 70 percent of … [Read more...] about Almost Half of Japanese Single Adults Under 35 Are Virgins Now – Survey
10 Japanese tattoos with incredible meaning
If you're considering getting a tattoo and are still undecided about the design, look no further than Japanese tattoos, which are deeply rooted in the country's rich culture and tradition. From symbols of strength and wisdom to representations of beauty and purity, Japanese tattoos offer a wide array of meaningful designs. In this article, we've compiled ten incredible Japanese … [Read more...] about 10 Japanese tattoos with incredible meaning
Japan Introduces Giant Humanoid Robot for Railway Maintenance
Japan has introduced a towering 12-meter-tall humanoid robot for railway maintenance, equipped with eyes reminiscent of soda bottles, a crudely designed head akin to Wall-E, and large arms capable of handling various tools like blades and paintbrushes. While it resembles a giant menacing robot from 1980s sci-fi, West Japan Railway's (JR West) new humanoid robot is designed … [Read more...] about Japan Introduces Giant Humanoid Robot for Railway Maintenance