WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Miho Katsumi created a backpack that looked like a real cat, and it is making waves on Twitter in Japan.These are handcrafted bags made using faux fur and 1 bag takes about 1 to 3 months to make.One bag is priced at 140,000 Japanese yen ($1,074). Miho Katsumi created hand-sewn bags, complete with pink paw pads, large gleaming eyes, and fluffy … [Read more...] about Japanese are going crazy over a backpack that looks like a real cat
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Writing cafe won’t let customers leave unless they finish their work
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: A Japanese cafe came up with a solution to help those with a deadline to meet.There are "mild," "regular," or "hard" modes a customer could choose from, and based on these, the staff pressures them to complete their work.These modes could go from regular check-ins to someone standing over a customer’s shoulder to monitor their … [Read more...] about Writing cafe won’t let customers leave unless they finish their work
Japanese schools ban ponytails because the nape could “sexually excite” male students
WHAT’S BEING CLAIMED: Japanese schools implement strict policies to control what children can wear to school.One rule that stands out is the one where female students are banned from wearing ponytails or pigtails to schools because the “nape of their necks” could “sexually excite” male students.There are also restrictions on hair color, the length of their skirts, sock … [Read more...] about Japanese schools ban ponytails because the nape could “sexually excite” male students
Startup company takes its hoverbike for a spin [video]
HERE'S THE SCOOP: The Japanese start-up XTURISMO unveiled its new hoverbike in a YouTube video.The bike took a spin at the Fuji Speedway Racing Course.The bike is on sale in Japan for $680,000. A Japanese start-up company unveiled its new hoverbike with a video showing the vehicle circling a track. The XTURISMO Limited Edition Model went for a spin at the Fuji … [Read more...] about Startup company takes its hoverbike for a spin [video]
Sisters dubbed world’s oldest twins at 107
HERE'S THE SCOOP: Japanese sisters Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama received the award for oldest living identical twins.The pair of sisters are 107.Due to COVID-19 protocols, the sisters received their awards in the mail. Guinness World Records awarded the milestone for the oldest living identical twins to a 107-year-old pair of Japanese sisters. After verifying … [Read more...] about Sisters dubbed world’s oldest twins at 107