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TomoNews
Jun 4, 2014
An autistic man playing on a calculator was mistaken as a murderer by incompetent Taipei city straphangers who called police.
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Firefighter shows “firehose” to female police officer【TomoNews Video】
Man assaults woman after mocking her with Japanese-style porno moan【TomoNews Video】
Egypt complains over China’s fake Sphinx【TomoNews Video】
‘Heartbroken’ man plays semen prank on women【TomoNews Video】
Hong Kong saw this video of westerners gaming their women and went berserk 【TomoNews Video】
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates
Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan
Japan’s Mocchurin donuts declared too popular to exist by creator Mister Donut, will disappear soon
Japan’s new pettably fuzzy cat-shaped earbud chargers meow to let you know their status[Video]
Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
Studio Ghibli mini towels add anime flair to a Japanese cultural tradition
Studio Ghibli combines anime and craftsmanship in new Totoro and Jiji Gobelin tapestry bags
Why you shouldn’t feel guilty about using manga for studying and the top series for learning
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience storeSanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countriesLive-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Pikachu brings electric style to brand-new Pokémon G-Shock watch featuring every stater trioTokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
Japanese man’s gross conveyor belt sushi social media prank video gets him a 500,000-yen fine
Starbucks Japan creates special drink bottle bags, adorable stickers for all 47 prefectures[Pics]Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel styleJapan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon
Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan
Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we’re totally here for itJapan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
This pervert told women there was a cockroach on their clothes so he could grope them【TomoNews Video】
Perv caught pleasuring self in front of dead girl’s photo at a morgue【TomoNews Video】
Tennis coach forces his students to draw elephant heads on their penises【TomoNews Video】
Forgetting to turn off flash on his phone camera got this Peeping Tom arrested【TomoNews Video】
Chinese boy pees on public bus, passenger punches child’s mom【TomoNews Video】
Real life 127 hours? Chinese woman gets stuck between giant rocks【TomoNews Video】
Chinese woman jumps from 12 story apartment, saved by downstairs neighbor【TomoNews Video】
If you drop your cell phone into a cesspit, don’t jump in after it, you might die【TomoNews Video】
Watch as lucky scooter rider sent flying by car is saved by an inflatable pool【TomoNews Video】