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TomoNews
Jun 14, 2014
Two people tragically died and three others were injured after they all entered a cesspool knee-deep in filth in order to retrieve a woman’s phone.
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‘Heartbroken’ man plays semen prank on women【TomoNews Video】
Chinese woman jumps from 12 story apartment, saved by downstairs neighbor【TomoNews Video】
Perv caught pleasuring self in front of dead girl’s photo at a morgue【TomoNews Video】
Firefighter shows “firehose” to female police officer【TomoNews Video】
Chinese boy pees on public bus, passenger punches child’s mom【TomoNews Video】
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata
Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
Studio Ghibli brings Totoro Soot Sprites out of the anime shadows for a new bag and pouch collection
Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
7-Eleven Japan has a lot of famous food, but its new burrito needs to be on your radar
Studio Ghibli releases a musical diorama based on a touching anime scene from My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese train company brings back beloved “patapata” departure board…with a clever digital twist
One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USASalomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenirSanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian datesJapan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made
Pikachu brings electric style to brand-new Pokémon G-Shock watch featuring every stater trioJapanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views
Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed
Blind Tokyo commuter explains the easiest place for him to stand while riding the train
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 style
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summerSalomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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]
Hong Kong saw this video of westerners gaming their women and went berserk 【TomoNews Video】
Taipei subway on high alert after police mistake an autistic man for a murderer【TomoNews Video】
Man assaults woman after mocking her with Japanese-style porno moan【TomoNews Video】
Forgetting to turn off flash on his phone camera got this Peeping Tom arrested【TomoNews Video】
Tennis coach forces his students to draw elephant heads on their penises【TomoNews Video】
Egypt complains over China’s fake Sphinx【TomoNews Video】
Real life 127 hours? Chinese woman gets stuck between giant rocks【TomoNews Video】
This pervert told women there was a cockroach on their clothes so he could grope them【TomoNews Video】
Watch as lucky scooter rider sent flying by car is saved by an inflatable pool【TomoNews Video】