This Japanese sandwich mascot is filled with fiery rage, and he’s got a point [Video]

Pocket sandwich innovator is sick and tired of being called an imitation, and furious too.

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Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store

Zen and Ghibli map also makes for a beautiful mini poster.

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Japan’s bean sprout shortage hitting Jiro-style ramen businesses hard

Could this spell doom for one of the most beloved ramen styles?

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Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan

Beloved anime movie characters are perfectly placed for wiggle-toe animation. 

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Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Christmas celebration coming to Yokohama next month

A Christmas Slime appears, with a Chocobo buddy too!

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KFC Japan releases its first thigh-meat fried chicken burger in 43 years, but was it worth the wait?

It’s been a looooong time since you could get a thigh-meat sandwich at KFC Japan, and now you can get six.

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We hunt for treasure at an all-you-can-stuff Kanagawa secondhand shop for just 1,000 yen

From kimono to kitchenware, character goods to cleaning sponges, can we fill a basket and get our money’s worth?

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Man in Japan says monkey threw his cat into a pond before attacking him

Yamaguchi primate decides to pick fights with two other species.

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New Studio Ghibli stamp rally set to start in Japan, with exclusive merchandise for anime fans

All the details on how to collect the stamps and get the commemorative prize.

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Vietnamese-language driver’s license tests suspended in Japan following alleged cheating

Testing center believes photos of test questions have been leaked after finding images on examinees phone.

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Tokyo Monorail, other east Japan rail networks announce discontinuation of magnetic paper tickets

Changeover includes old-school solution for stations yet to upgrade to new technology.

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We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka

We still had to wait three hours to get in to this new eatery one-and-a-half months after opening, but we finally understood why once it was our turn.

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Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash

Just when Japan thought the jibetarian were gone for good…

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American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visa

Says he wants to go home, but the police are holding onto him for now.

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Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan

Finished with a Totoro netsuke that combines anime charm with centuries of Japanese tradition. 

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Bilingual illustrated ninja guide stealthily drops courtesy of a top ninja researcher in Japan

A new visual guide for the ninja enthusiast in your life sheds light on the myth and fact behind Japan’s historical agents of infiltration.

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High-speed Japanese festival cart crashes cause two deaths on same day, ignite debate over tradition

Osaka’s danjiri festivals have existed for centuries, but some are saying it’s time for a reevaluation of the unique custom.

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New Gundam plush goods mix cosplay and comfort for Char-custom-level coziness [Pics]

Even the Red Comet needs a nap sometimes, right?

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New craft beer made from Japanese udon noodles celebrates centuries of Mizusawa food culture

Noodles loved by hot spring fans and temple pilgrims become a very unique brew.

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This shrine in Japan invites you to hit and kick its god of poverty statue for good luck [Photos]

Instead of praying to the binbogami, you’re supposed to fight him off.

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