Listening to boys’ love during workout at gym causes strange problem in Japan
Seme’s confession of passion turns out to be too hot for the equipment to handle. In any gym, you’ll see people exercising with earphones in their ears. While you obviously can’t hear what they’re...
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A shocking experiment, brought to you by the chief of SoraNews24’s Department of Bad Ideas. You might not have guessed it from watching him drink the biggest cup of tapioca bubble tea in Tokyo or eat...
View ArticleBoxing reflex balls are the best way to make you a hit on social media
It’s the Instagram of the tiger; the thrill of the likes. Having spent his period of self-isolation mastering the kendama, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma is always seeking new skills and challenges to...
View ArticleShape up to be the very best with collaborative sports gear from the Pokémon...
Pikachu used Agility! Your SPEED went way up! Mizuno has been one of the biggest sports goods in Japan for a long time, with celebrity clients like Tiger Woods helping to boost their image across the...
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In Japan, even lifting weights is cute, Rilakkuma fitness goods prove【Photos】
Rilakkuma is here to help you be more physically active than he is. As you’ve probably noticed by now, no country has a soft spot for cute things as soft as Japan’s. A big part of the reason why is...
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Warm-up and exercise with Machamp in new Pokémon-themed calisthenics video
Even if you don’t have four arms, folks of all ages and physiologies can break a sweat with Machamp! Exercising indoors can be a challenge. From lack of space to simply making the time for a quick...
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Japanese sports company Mizuno releases stylish furniture which doubles as...
Another perfect way to get some exercise while working at the desk or watching TV. Depending on your living space and your schedule, getting an adequate amount of exercise can be pretty difficult, not...
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Sports cake developed by legendary Japanese castella company
Let them run with cake. I like working out as much as the next guy, but find that it really eats into my daily allotted cake time. With both cake and exercise being the cornerstones of my mental and...
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Study indicates Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure helps alleviate chronic low back...
Who knew playing video games could be therapeutic for your body as well as your mind? Last year, during the beginning of the pandemic, the Nintendo Switch fitness game Ring Fit Adventure proved to be...
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Walking Bingo: A clever alternative to adventure games like Pokémon GO
How many everyday Japanese icons can you find on a neighbourhood stroll? From Ring Fit Adventure through to Pokémon GO, there are a range of video games designed to get us off the couch and moving,...
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Otaku should get some exercise before the return of Comiket, organizers agree
Otaku event is returning as public health improves, but personal health is important too. For 44 solid years, no matter what else was going on in the world, otaku could count on Comiket taking place....
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Pokémon Lucario becomes official radio calisthenics promoter for kids across...
Radio calisthenics to encourage fitness are making a comeback with the help of a perpetually popular Pokémon. Radio calisthenics, known as rajio taiso in Japanese, are sometimes used as warm-ups at...
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A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting...
The real treasure was the delts we blasted along the way. Reading manga and watching anime are both excellent ways to spend your free time, as they’re both outstanding sources of entertainment and...
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We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
And then we brought it to the office for everyone to test out! Sitting at a desk in the same position all day is bad for your circulation and can cause fatigue, which is why our Japanese-language...
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Can you become a martial artist after six months of online karate classes?...
Because sometimes you just can’t get to a dojo to train. “Anyone can be strong at any age!” Our Japanese language reporter Kouhey has always believed this. In fact, he’s always wanted to have the...
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Japan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open, lets you pump giant manga meat
Don’t just be the king of the pirates, be the fitness king of the pirates! Japan has a lot of anime-themed cafes these days, each of which has a lineup of tempting food and drink. And should you...
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We try Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated ab roller with elbow supports, reviewed as...
“I’d give it no stars if I could” only served to pique our curiosity. Our Japanese-language reporter and Amazon product reviewer Masanuki Sunakoma has been doing a lot of traveling and eating out...
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Testing the automatic jump rope spinner from Akihabara’s Thanko
Coordination and fitness are just a hop, step, and jump away. It’s alway important to stay in shape and with our busy lives, using a jump rope can be a great way to get some quick calorie-burning...
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Hay fever got you down? Doctors recommend wiggling around on the floor like a...
It doesn’t look any sillier than snot running out your nose. It’s quickly getting warmer in Japan again, which means it’s the season in which sugi cedar trees pollinate with wild abandon and torture...
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Suika Game can now help you stay in shape with new exercise version of the...
Why be a couch potato when you can be a fruit exerciser instead? Not a lot of people expected Suika Game to become a global hit. Japanese developer Aladdin X’s cute and quirky puzzle game really took...
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