In the town of Shingo rests something I bet you never would have guessed. There lies the last resting place of Jesus, and there with it, are the descendants of a messiac legacy. According to some records found in 1935, the small town of Shingo, Aomori prefecture, Japan, is the final destination of Jesus Christ. In a statement, Mr Sawaguchi, ... more »
Everyone wants to try something at least once. Well, Bandai has started a new line of products to help people do the things they've always wanted to try... Earlier this month, Bandai released a new shampoo fragrance: Beer. This body shampoo sells in single-serve bottles. Just add hot water, shake, and celebrate in the shower. ... more »
According to a recent study done in Japan, people who skip breakfast tend to lose their virginity earlier. I wouldn't have believed it myself if I had not read this. In a study of 3000 people, those who did not regularly eat breakfast in their early teens said they lost their virginity at an average age of 17.5, versus an ... more »
On behalf of all the staff at jCrap, I'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Be safe on the road if you've got a lot of snow (like me!) With that, I leave you with a video that Danalyn shared with me, Christmas in Japan! Video after the bump. ... more »
The Nerima Art Museum is currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cellotape (or Sellotape... those damn Japanese and their non-romanized spelling always confuse me) with Ryo Sehata's sculpture gallery. What's so special about this gallery? According to Sehata, all of the sculptures are made 100% of cellophane tape. The exhibit will run until February 18 2009. Video ... more »
Did you ever wonder or were curious to know what happens to a cat who has tape put on them? Well, wonder no more, because those wacky Japanese TV shows show it for you. Video is after the bump. ... more »