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Sony's handheld console the PS Vita is to be sold at a reduced price in an attempt to improve sales figures; Japanese netizens keptical due to lack of software.
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Japanese government considers releasing evidence gathered about the Chinese radar-lock on a Japanese ship in late January as tensions escalate; netizen responses.
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A series of photographs showing foreigners trying their hand at cosplay get reposted on Hamusoku; Japanese netizens term their efforts 'crude' and 'hilarious.'
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Former J-League star, soccer coach, and naturalised Japanese citizen Ruy Ramos pledges to fight for Japan in article; netouyo applaud Ramos as a 'model foreigner'.
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A recent poll of Japanese women's attitude towards a potential husband reveals that most of the women polled value financial security; reactions from Hamusoku.
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The J-pop idol Kyary Pamyu Pamyu offended Korean netizens by tweeting New Year's cards featuring images of the Japanese imperial flag; Japanese netizens respond.
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A JR West executive is found dead in an apparent suicide after he is charged with molesting a schoolgirl, allegedly over a two-year period. Netizen responses.
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A bill is passed in the U.S. Senate establishing the U.S. stance on Senkaku in the event of an armed conflict over the disputed territories. Netizens respond.
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A collection of photographs showing examples of Chinese counterfeit goods circulate on the 2ch.net blog Hamusoku.com; Japanese netizens amused.
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An unemployed 29 year-old man is arrested in Fukuoka after attacking an 11 year old boy during a Yu-Gi-Oh! card tournament when the boy was upset at losing.
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A post on Reddit Japan remarking how Japanese people age was recently re-translated into Japanese, leading netizens to muse on differences in the aging process.
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The major Japanese retailer Uniqlo reports losses compared to previous year, soon after CEO Yanai made controversial comments over the Senkaku Islands. Reactions.
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Tokai Television's new daytime drama 'Shiawase no Jikan' sets pulses racing with office sex and extra-marital affairs. Netizens respond to 'excessive eroticism'.
True. As one user pointed out above, PS Vita really needs Monster Hunter. I don't know if that will be it's app or not, but considering the turnout Monster Hunt ...9 years ago»
What about boys who translate BL manga because they'll take any gig they get? ...9 years ago»
Great find, Beth! It's bizarre looking at these, most notably the municipal building and City Hall. They haven't changed much at all. If these images are actua ...9 years ago»
I think you've got the right idea, but don't confuse nationalism with not being open to other countries. Speaking from personal experience, compared to the pro ...9 years ago»
This. News about Kyary Pamyu Pamyu probably trends more in Japan. Korea has their own interesting musicians, I'd say. I'd like to know how big of a fan base sh ...9 years ago»