Japanese Men Embrace Hair Removal and Shorts Amid Scorching Summers
A growing trend in Japan sees men opting for hair removal and shedding their traditional resistance to wearing shorts, driven by increasingly hot summer temperatures.
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A growing trend in Japan sees men opting for hair removal and shedding their traditional resistance to wearing shorts, driven by increasingly hot summer temperatures.
Japanese menswear labels are experiencing growing international recognition and momentum, attributed to their increasingly cosmopolitan aesthetic and appeal abroad.

Court proceedings against five Japanese men linked to an international scam syndicate in Penang were delayed as a language hurdle prevented them from entering a plea.
A growing trend sees Japanese men opting for hair removal treatments to cope with the scorching summer temperatures.

Images of Japanese fans cleaning World Cup stadiums drew widespread praise, but also sparked discussions and complaints that men rarely perform similar cleaning tasks in their own homes.
Several Japanese men have been apprehended on suspicion of fraud, after allegedly coercing a woman in Nara Prefecture to buy Ethereum and transfer the cryptocurrency to an account they controlled.

A new wave of Japanese menswear designers, including labels like Auralee, Ssstein, and Soshiotsuki, are gaining significant attention at Paris Fashion Week for their refined tailoring, exceptional craftsmanship, and fresh vision of everyday dressing.

The 2026 World Cup has seen various developments, including Ivory Coast player Elye Wahi being denied a visa to enter Canada due to an investigation, and fans flocking to Mexico City's cathedral to pray for victory. The tournament also highlighted refugee players and high stadium attendance.