Warm-up and exercise with Machamp in new Pokémon-themed calisthenics video
Even if you don’t have four arms, folks of all ages and physiologies can break a sweat with Machamp! Exercising indoors can be a challenge. From lack of space to simply making the time for a quick...
View ArticleJapanese sports company Mizuno releases stylish furniture which doubles as...
Another perfect way to get some exercise while working at the desk or watching TV. Depending on your living space and your schedule, getting an adequate amount of exercise can be pretty difficult, not...
View ArticleNew Super Mario-themed smartwatch gives you animated rewards for reaching...
Nintendo star and TAG Heuer want you to think of the step counter like a power-up system. Mario has to have a jam-packed schedule, right? Between saving princesses, collecting stars, racing go-karts,...
View ArticleOtaku should get some exercise before the return of Comiket, organizers agree
Otaku event is returning as public health improves, but personal health is important too. For 44 solid years, no matter what else was going on in the world, otaku could count on Comiket taking place....
View ArticleWhat happens when a middle-aged man does pole dancing regularly for five...
Mr. Sato shares an important lesson he learned about age and personal resolutions. December 13 is a special kind of anniversary for Mr. Sato. It’s the day when he thinks, “Wow, it’s been another...
View ArticleLook stylish while working out on the daily with these crazy geta sandals
And they come in six different colors! Geta are a type of traditional Japanese sandal typically worn with yukata. Though they come in many fashionable designs these days, traditional geta are made...
View ArticlePokémon Lucario becomes official radio calisthenics promoter for kids across...
Radio calisthenics to encourage fitness are making a comeback with the help of a perpetually popular Pokémon. Radio calisthenics, known as rajio taiso in Japanese, are sometimes used as warm-ups at...
View ArticleA permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting...
The real treasure was the delts we blasted along the way. Reading manga and watching anime are both excellent ways to spend your free time, as they’re both outstanding sources of entertainment and...
View ArticleSexy Sato? SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato as you’ve never seen him before: in a steamy...
Mr. Sato proves it’s never too late to be living your best life. As regular readers of our site will know, our ace reporter Mr. Sato is the head of SoraNews24’s Department of Craziness. It’s a role...
View Article500-Step Soccer: A new sport from Mizuno and World Yuru Sports Association
Improve your game 500 steps at a time. I think soccer is a great sport, but I never really got into it, what with my lack of athleticism, physical fitness, coordination, team spirit, and...
View ArticleWe bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
And then we brought it to the office for everyone to test out! Sitting at a desk in the same position all day is bad for your circulation and can cause fatigue, which is why our Japanese-language...
View ArticleMr. Sato gets his first pole dancing performance invitation, nearly blows...
You’re only as old as you feel. Starting as an uncoordinated youth who shunned athletics, it’s nothing short of inspiring to see how our reporter Mr. Sato began pole dancing in his 40s and...
View ArticleCan you become a martial artist after six months of online karate classes?...
Because sometimes you just can’t get to a dojo to train. “Anyone can be strong at any age!” Our Japanese language reporter Kouhey has always believed this. In fact, he’s always wanted to have the...
View ArticleJapan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open, lets you pump giant manga meat
Don’t just be the king of the pirates, be the fitness king of the pirates! Japan has a lot of anime-themed cafes these days, each of which has a lineup of tempting food and drink. And should you...
View ArticleMeet the Japanese salarymen who defy gravity in a Tokyo park during lunchtime
Salarymen with superhero strength band together to form a horizontal bar club. Japanese salarymen tend to have an image of being overworked individuals who’ve had the souls sucked out of them by the...
View ArticleTesting the automatic jump rope spinner from Akihabara’s Thanko
Coordination and fitness are just a hop, step, and jump away. It’s alway important to stay in shape and with our busy lives, using a jump rope can be a great way to get some quick calorie-burning...
View ArticleSuika Game can now help you stay in shape with new exercise version of the...
Why be a couch potato when you can be a fruit exerciser instead? Not a lot of people expected Suika Game to become a global hit. Japanese developer Aladdin X’s cute and quirky puzzle game really took...
View ArticleOne-Punch Man manga author’s son is a ripped competitive bodybuilder【Photos】
Yusuke Murata’s kid is one of the most muscular teens in all of Japan. Manga artist Yusuke Murata is best known for One-Punch Man, and his other major claim to fame is Eyeshield 21. With those being a...
View Article“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to...
But he wasn’t there to pump iron. Having a gym near your workplace is handy. If you’re an early riser, you can probably sneak in a workout before clocking in at the office, and as long as you don’t...
View ArticleOne Piece bodybuilding contest in Japan looking for ripped anime fans to...
Sure, Luffy is gonna be king of the pirates, but who’s gonna be king of the bodybuilders? “One Piece gym” might sound like another athletic-themed one-day event from the smash hit anime/manga...
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