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Japan's Morning Banana Diet

Good luck finding bananas in Japan! Last year, the newest fad diet emerged in Japan: the morning banana diet. Some celebrity lost a lot of weight through this method and started a huge craze. But nation-wide banana shor…
Good Read -- Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

I am a Canadian-born-Chinese and although I am very fortunate to grow up in a western country, speak English, and have so many opportunities for work and education, I always felt sad that I didn't know much about my own…
The Ideal Korean Woman

I saved this picture a long time ago and forgot about it. I tried to find the article in which I found it, but I couldn't! If somebody is able to link back to it, please let me know. This picture is apparently the ideal…
Korean Woman Sued for Being a Victim of Domestic Abuse

My friend and classmate Tammy sent me this article and it deeply saddened me to read it. Choi Jin Shil is a Korean celebrity that was allegedly abused and physically beaten by her husband and in the end, unfortunately, s…
Lady Gaga's Japanese Style

I always knew Lady Gaga had a unique style... Her innovativeness and eccentricity has made her stand out and become famous worldwide. However, I didn't realize she'd fit in so well in Japan! Check her out in gothic loli…
A Social No-No in Western Society

This post is in response to lil_squirrel4ever's post titled "Is Calling Someone FAT a Social No-No?"When it comes to weight changes, I think in Western society, people will say something positive like, "Wow, you've lost…
Boob Foods

Unfortunately, many Asian girls are not very well-endowed in the chest department!!!! ...BOOI never complained about it when I was growing up. However, my high school friends always told me about "boob foods". The magic…
Yaeba - Crooked Teeth in Japan

Yaeba is the japanese name for crooked teeth. Braces are very uncommon in Japan because they find yaeba to be very cute over there! Especially if teeth overlap or if there is a tooth coming out of the gum area. I've nev…
Hong Kong McDonalds

Did you know that the Mcdonalds menu is different from country to country around the world? Each country has its own specific tastes and preferences, so the menu needs to pertain to these needs to make good sales.I lived…