Lifestyle
Youtubers Show Trendy Nail Styles From Asia

We’ll be showing you popular nail styles from South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and China. The referenced nail styles are from Youtubers who will show you how to create the magnificent designs that are trending in their culture.
Note: Some videos included in the posts below consist of tutorials from youtubers themselves or a vlog of them getting their nails done at salons in the respective countries.
South Korea
South Koreans take their nails very seriously. They are prideful in the nail arts that they create. Compared to other Asian cultures, Korea has the most nail tutorials online showing how to create intricate and unique designs. Gemstones and Glitter are shown in the majority of their styles. They like to make their nails look elegant with added 3D pieces to make their nails pop out. Combined with their sophisticated fashion sense, they truly dominate the Asian beauty sector.
Japan
Sweet, Simple, and Cute. Japan’s go-to style for everything is minimalism and kawaii. If it’s not anime characters, it’s definitely cute patterns and colors. They like to do a lot of nail art designs like shapes, geometric, and patterns using nail paints. They add a touch of sparkles and 3D ornaments but not too much that it overwhelms the nails. Sweet and Simple is all they need.
Singapore
Singaporeans love to bedazzle their nails. They like to create themed nails based on characters of shows like anime. They’re just as serious as South Korea when it comes to their nails. Sparkles and gems combined with art is what makes their nails so beautiful. As shown in the video, a nail technician in a Singapore salon gave a client Sailor Moon themed nails with very defined details. The nails are just so adorable and pretty!
Thailand
Blackpink Inspired. Lisa’s nail styles inspire a lot of people in Thailand to recreate the same look. A majority of the nails are long in length and range from simple to more elaborate designs depending on the idols. The reason why Lisa’s looks are so popular in Thailand is because she originated from there herself. Other than replication of her designs, more notable trends in her country consist of long stiletto nails with vibrant effects and colors that make one stand out!
China
China loves their youthful looks and that also applies to their nails. Nails are usually short in length with young and cute designs that bring out their youthfulness. They enjoy creating artsy animals and bubbly colors. Similar to Japan, they primarily design with colors instead of utilizing ornaments like gems and pieces. Their most popular shapes are almonds and squovals to keep it short, neat, and clean.
Culture
This Cafe in Japan Will Offer Sleeping Pods That Allow You to Sleep While Standing

Nescafé Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan is planning to offer unique sleeping pods that will allow you to nap while standing up.
The sleeping pods, named Giraffenap, will feature pads and platforms that support your head, butt, shins, and the soles of your feet while you sleep.
Images of the pods can be seen below.


Culture
Pokémon Sleep, the App Which Lets You Sleep Alongside Your Favorite Pokémon, is Now Available in the US

Pokémon Sleep, the app which lets you sleep alongside your favorite Pokémon, is now available in the United States.
The app, which functions as a sleep tracker, rewards you with scores tied to your sleep quality and consistency. The higher your sleep score, the higher Snorlax’s “drowsy power” becomes in the game, attracting a variety of other Pokémon.
A trailer for the app can be seen below.
Lifestyle
This City in Japan is Encouraging Its Single Residents to Write Love Letters Instead of Using Dating Apps – Here’s Why

Miyazaki, a city in Japan, has begun encouraging its single residents to write love letters instead of using dating apps in a new program aimed to raise Japan’s declining birth rate.
To date, the letter writing program has resulted in over 32 face-to-face meetings and has brought together 17 couples after an estimated 450 sign-ups.
Rie Miyata, who heads the program, explained that they’re encouraging the practice of letter writing to help individuals develop deeper emotional, rather than superficial, connections.
Miyata said to Agence France-Presse, “It takes longer [than online dating], and inspires you to imagine the person you’re in communication with. It’s less about how good your penmanship is and more the fact that you write every single character sincerely and with care, thinking deeply about the person you’re writing to. That’s what makes letters so powerful.”
Applicants to the program are screened then paired with another individual based on their interests, such as hobbies and their taste in books. To encourage matches on personality, profile photos are forbidden. Individuals can then send and receive up to five letters before deciding if they want to meet in person.
A program flyer can be seen below.

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