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New Social Network “Yankee I Love You” Caters to Japanese Juvenile Delinquents
Americans might be surprised to learn that in Japan, the word ‘Yankee’ refers to a type of delinquent youth, recognizable by their intimidating appearance and fondness of gaudy hairstyles like the...
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“Yankee Anthropology” exhibit in Hiroshima now open to the public
To most people around the world, the word ‘Yankee’ is used as a (sometimes derogatory) slang term for Americans in general. To most Americans, ‘Yankee’ refers to a person living in one of the six...
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Japanese teens dress differently from usual for graduation; people freak out,...
Since the Japanese school year starts in April, graduation ceremonies usually happen around mid-March. There are tearful speeches, young adults dressing up in traditional graduation outfits, and of...
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Make way for “yankees” dutifully paying their highway tolls…in the cash line!
Waiting in line to pay your highway toll while on a tight schedule can be one of the most frustrating experiences of any driver’s life. Waiting in line behind a chain of noisy motorcycles could be...
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You don’t want to mess with this bad-boy alpaca
Just because you’re an alpaca, doesn’t mean you can’t have the hair and the attitude of a Shibuya bad-boy. Meet Nagasaki’s “Yankee Alpaca.” Nagasaki Biopark has received a lot of attention over the...
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Japan’s new wave of farmers: the former bikers and gang members of Vegefru Farms
Rather than some social program saying farming is good for “troubled youth,” Vegefru Farms says “troubled youth” are the answer to farming’s prayers. ■ Out with the old… It’s no secret that Japan’s...
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The Birth Japan lucky bag can transform anyone into a Japanese bad guy instantly
Full villainous fashions at a fraction of the price! Although it’s still a good week before the end of the year, we’ve been seeing a lot of year-end fukubukuro or “lucky bags” arriving early in the...
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Ichiran Ramen doubles the price of its lucky bag this New Year, but is it...
Tonkotsu noodle specialist delivers goodwill and ramen for the new year. Some fukubukuro lucky bags are filled with goods so great they’re worth fighting for, and that’s the case with the lucky bag...
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Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s...
Kimonos and gangsta flair to celebrate freedom and individuality before conforming to Japanese society. Every year in Japan, a new batch of adults celebrates turning 20 with a local seijinishiki...
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Taking a trip through time at Chiba’s Showa-era yankee-style fashion...
And we were tempted to custom order an embroidered silk jacket while we were at it! You may or may not recognize the Japanese word yankee, which is often used to refer to teenagers with a mind for...
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“I’m the most famous thug in Saitama!” Japanese kids’ social media beef leads...
Never get into pointless arguments on the Internet, especially if the other person is friends with a yakuza member. Social media can be a great way for connecting with people in your community that...
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Birth Japan’s 2023 Lucky Bag will bring out your inner Japanese gangster【Photos】
New Year…New You? The new year is approaching, and you know what that means: it’s time to spend too much money on fukuburo, or lucky bags full of mystery items! But you have to gamble responsibly. Not...
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Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023...
These new adults say sayonara to their youth with colourful hair and gangsta costumes. The very first public holiday after the New Year’s holiday period in Japan always falls on the second Monday of...
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Does everyone dress crazy at Japan’s craziest Coming of Age Day...
Every year all eyes are on the flashiest fashions at Kitakyushu, but there’s another side to the story. In January, Japan holds Coming of Age Ceremonies, civic celebrations for residents who have or...
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