The Yumeji Art Museum in Okayama, Japan is starting the New Year right, by hiring…a CAT! That’s right, Kuronosuke the cat has been given his own office in the museum, and is expected to show-up to work a couple of time each week. Of course, he has his own uniform–a red string tied around his neck, and his “job” is to welcome visitors to the … Continue reading Japanese Cat Has Office in Museum!

For those that aren’t familiar with it, Japan has an annual NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen or “Year-end Song Festival” on New Year’s Eve. This year, during the 68th Kouhaku three members of the all female idol group Keyakizaka46 collapsed while performing on stage. The group was performing with Uchimura Teruyoshi when Hirata Yurina (16) was visibly shaking during the dance routine. At the end of … Continue reading Three Members of Keyakizaka46 collapse on Kouhaku Stage!