How to Nanpa 101

Cultural digest: GAP understood the assignment!! Their new jeans ad with KATSEYE is everything American Eagle wished it was - fun, stylish, and actually tasteful. Meanwhile, AKB48’s 神7 comeback stage on Music Station threw us right back into the golden idol era. But let’s be real, with groups like CUTIE STREET and FRUITS ZIPPER on the rise, there is a new generation of idols that's taking the crown.Main topic: Let’s talk about Nanpa (aka, hitting on women). Because honestly… who is teaching these Tokyo guys these lame techniques? From the classic “おねえさん、かわいいですね” to the ever-tired “1杯飲みません？” We break down why these lines aren’t it. We share our own Nanpa encounters, why we’re way better at reverse nanpa 逆ナン (sorry boys), and give our advice on how to actually ask someone out. A survival guide for both guys and girls… let’s all up our game.