Top ten YouTube channels popular among high school students in Japan
Since 1995, Japanese marketing and research company ING Co., Ltd. has been conducting the “Shibuya Trend Research” survey to understand and promulgate information on the…
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Guinness World Records crowns Mochimaru as The most watched cat on YouTube
These days we’re all trying our hardest to be at the top of the influencer race, but despite our efforts it’s difficult to knock the…
Gawr Gura of hololive English is first Vtuber to reach 3 million subscribers for single channel
Since it launched in September 2017, Cover Corporation’s VTuber agency hololive productions has steadily increased its fan base. As of June 2021, the total number…
Crypton reveals new licensing policy for users to monetize content with Hatsune Miku and other Vocaloid characters
As of June 1st, Japanese media company CRYTPON has released a new licensing system for profitable use of the content of their Vocaloid characters; “Hatsune…
‘Japan, as not seen in the guidebooks’ – Chris Broad on conveying a Japan that even Japanese people overlook
He was nominated to call out the Word of the Year in 2017, cycled 2,000km across Japan on a pushbike (not a racer), suffered defeat…
Japanese comedian serves up simple and sweet stuffed pepper recipe
Baba, a member of comedian trio “Robert”, has been well known to be quite a chef ever since his he first showed off his cooking…
Japanese comedian Egashira 2:50 wows fans with makeup and crossdressing transformation
“Mass-Produce makeup” is a style of makeup that features big saggy-cornered puppy eyes in Japan. The naming came from the it being a popular style…
Tokyo mayor Koike getting superchatted during coronavirus press briefing goes viral on Twitter
As the number of people infected with the novel coronavirus infections rises in Tokyo (as well as other parts of Japan), the city issued its…
Cardboard craftsman recreates life-sized Demon Slayer katana in every detail—and you can too
Tsukuru-san is one Japanese craftsman that exemplifies the notion that good craftsmanship knows no medium. He gained popularity by recreating weapons from popular anime and…
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” Anime Released on YouTube
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…
YouTube perplexingly changes Japanese CG artist’s terrifying video to “made for kids”
Computer graphics and motion graphics designer Optie is well known in doujin music circles for his visual collaborations with musicians who often work in BMS…
Chef YouTuber shows how to prepare giant seafood catches to make mouth-watering Japanese cuisine
If you know anything about Japanese cuisine, then you know about sushi, sashimi, and other famous seafood dishes. They are delicious and practically elevated to…
Feeling lonely during lockdown? Why not have dinner with Naomi Watanabe?
For the last few weeks, the coronavirus lockdown has been in full effect across Japan. Although criticized as “toothless” by many—the power of the government…
A sleepy kitten who won’t leave her human’s lap no matter what and other adorable kittens to get you through lockdown
It’s been a long month. Japan is preparing for a wave of the virus as more individuals stay home, and further precautions are implemented. Unfortunately,…
Japanese Yoga influencers offer peace of mind during difficult and lonely times
I’m likely not alone. From an anecdotal perspective, the popularity of yoga seems to be increasing in Japan in recent years. I’ve noticed more online…