When I think of robots, the word “helpful” doesn’t exactly come to mind. Sure, they could be developed to take on simple tasks like vacuum your home, but that’s about […]
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Jpop Group Momoiro Clover Z Continues Japan’s Trend of Blackface
Last week, popular Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z tweeted out the picture above to promote their upcoming collaboration performance on Music Fair with the doo-wop group Rats & Star. […]
Can Jpop Queen Namie Amuro Make It In America?
Last week, Business Journal reported that Namie Amuro has purchased a house in Los Angeles in anticipation of her American debut. While no official statements have been made, Amuro’s last two […]
‘Attack on Titan’ Fever Continues with Universal Studios Japan Attraction
In Japan, most anime series and their fandoms are considered a niche, relegated to children and the otaku subculture. Attack on Titan (the English translation for Shingeki no […]
3 Things to Know Before South Korea Enters Asian Cup Semifinals
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com It has been a bumpy ride, but the South Korean men’s national soccer team is entering the semifinals of the 2015 Asian Cup […]
South Korea, Japan and U.S. to Share Intel on North Korea
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com South Korea, Japan and the U.S. will sign their first joint intelligent-sharing pact on Dec. 29 to better prepare and respond to the […]
South Koreans Consume the Most Ramen in the World
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com The convenience of Korean instant ramen makes the dish a favorite among college students, single folk and the lazy alike, but there […]
Angelina Jolie’s WWII Film “Unbroken” Creates Outrage in Japan
The upcoming World War II film Unbroken has not been released internationally yet, but it has already outraged many Japanese nationalists who are attempting to ban the film in Japan. Some are […]
The Making of a Japanese Kokeshi Doll is Oddly Satisfying to Watch
There are a lot of benefits that come with new technology, but sometimes the “old school” methods have a charm to them. Take this video uploaded by tetotetote’s for example. […]
South Korea Refuses to Share 2018 Winter Olympics with Japan
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com South Korea announced Friday that it will not share its right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang with Japan after the […]
Japan Makes Plans To Create An Underwater City
Does an underwater city sound too crazy to ever be possible? Not to Japanese construction firm Shimizu Corp. In a plan described by Shimizu spokesman Hideo Imamura as “a real […]
Street Style From Japan To China: Knit Hat Trend For Winter
Knit caps (or beanies) seem to be the headwear accessory favorite for keeping warm in Japan, Korea and China. Nearly every day now, street style blog images pop up with people sporting seamed […]
Japanese Lolita Fashion Hits Europe
When you think of Lolita fashion, chances are, your mind automatically goes to Japan. After all, this fashion subculture originated in Japan back in the 1970’s. But it […]
‘Hate Speech’ Debate Gets Ugly, Osaka Mayor and Anti-Korean Leader Hurl Insults
by REERA YOO A debate on hate speech between Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto and an anti-Korean group leader nearly ended in a brawl as security guards were forced to […]
How School Lunch in America Compares to Japan, Philippines, India and Korea
Yesterday, Buzzfeed released a video called “School Lunches Around The World” which (as the title suggests) shows the average school lunch of children from various countries. Most interesting […]
