Man Goes Temporarily Blind While Attempting 100-Hour Crying Marathon
A Nigerian comedian and content creator allegedly lost his sight for about 45 minutes after sobbing for hours in an attempt to cry for 100 hours and set a world record for the longest time crying continuously. Tembu Daniel, who goes by ‘237_towncryer’ on Instagram, recently lived up to his nickname by attempting a rather […]
Japan’s “Tear Teacher” Preaches the Benefits of Crying as a Way to Relieve Stress
Hidefumi Yoshida, a self-described ‘tear teacher’, encourages people to shed a few tears every once in a while as a way to relieve stress and lead a happier life. Japanese are among the least likely of all nationalities to cry, and some would go as far as to say that there is a stigma surrounding […]
Japanese Hotel Is Offering Special “Crying Rooms” to Women Looking to Relieve Stress
Entrepreneurs in Japan really do manage to come up with the most eccentric ideas for their customers, right from cat cafés to Godzilla hotels. Continuing the tradition is the Mitsui Garden Yotsuya hotel in Shinjuku, with specially allocated ‘crying rooms’ for female guests! The hotel offers women looking to release tension or overcome emotional issues special accommodations designed […]
Japanese Attend Crying Seminars to Improve Physical and Mental Health
I’ve heard of laughter therapy for relieving stress, but I didn’t know the reverse existed as well. In Japan, people gather in groups to let the boo-hoos out. These ‘crying seminars’ are conducted by Takashi Saga, who calls himself a ‘tears sommelier’. “Selecting wines that matches food is similar to my job,” he said. “I […]