In the U.S., there’s an outcry about something as simple as putting calories on restaurant menus as a way to help combat the obesity epidemic. But that’s nothing compared to the Japanese, who now have to face measurements of their waistlines during annual checkups if they’re between 40 and 74 years old, the New York Times reports. picked by johnnytitan 1 year ago tags Japan Waist Measure Fat Tax Sorry Sumo Wrestlers |
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A Japanese restaurant has changed the face of customer service by employing two monkeys to help with the table service. Video included. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 14 comments edit related share plime.com |
Blogging is a passion in Japan, to the point that if you DON'T have a blog, you're hopelessly behind the times. With 1.5 million new blog posts every day, even Sumo wrestlers have blogs - at least, top-level wrestler Kotoshogiku does. picked by Mitzuzake 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share technology |
Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's are among the chains planning to defy New York City's new rule that they begin posting calories on menus Sunday. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago 8 comments edit related share plime.com |
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