Struggling to get back to work after the long weekend? Kickstart your week with these silly, pooping kitties!
November, 2015
See this tanuki? Aren’t his balls cute? Welcome to Japan, where raccoon-dog genitals are universally admired.
Prolific manga creator Shigeru Mizuki passed away on Monday morning in a Tokyo hospital. He was 93.
Looking to buy the gift that doesn’t keep on giving? Souvenir shop in Guam offers stir-in stimulants at a bargain.
14 Japanese volunteers tell us about moments in their lives that seemed to come straight out of an anime.
The live action movies were a disaster, but the video game, with a newly announced Japanese release date of February 2016, looks like it might redeem them both!
When others didn’t have the courage to stand up and correct a misbehaving child that wasn’t theirs, this Japanese bus driver stepped up to the job!
Sad to see Puella Maji Madoka Magica end? Well, dry your eyes! A concept film unveiled last week has sparked speculation about possible new material!
Find your purr-fect creativity outlet over the holidays and give these eight kitty-compatible DIY projects a try.
Had he not died at 32, this year would have been Bruce Lee’s 75th birthday. To honor the occasion we took a whirlwind pilgrimage through Hong Kong!
The zashikiwarashi is a Japanese child spirit that’s supposed to bring good luck, and it’s supposedly been caught on video!
While adults had a hard time containing their laughter upon seeing a Japanese politician sobbing, a child recently provided a more endearing reaction to his tears.
Fans around the world say thank you to Hayao Miyazaki by creating some amazing art of their own.
Love samurai-inspired fashion but hate the cold? Then you might want to add these warm Japanese-style half coats to your wardrobe this winter.
Global superstars Perfume build upon their impressive resume of advertising tie-ups with the latest commercial for Mercedes-Benz’s new A-Class.
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Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Experience feel of animal boobs, sip penguin-humping cocoa to your heart’s content at Tokyo aquarium
7-Eleven Japan now sells fresh-fried doughnuts, but are they any good?【Taste test】
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
New virgin-seducing lingerie collection from Japan throws virtue out the window【Photos】
Tokyo has a “phantom egg shop” with ingredients for the best tamago-kake gohan rice bowl ever
Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters
Ice cream in fried tofu? Taste-testing ice cream inari, a substitute for ice cream cones【Taste test】
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
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Japanese government suspends plan to pay Tokyo women 600,000 to move away to get married
Japanese public toilet in Tokyo has windows that change colour when you use it
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition Frappuccino for autumn
Japanese island with a population less than 10 is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides- Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki Silhouette pouches with gold details
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere
Burger King takes a different approach to tsukimi moon-viewing burgers in Japan
Tasting Domino’s Japan’s new tsukimi moon-viewing pizza before its official release
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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Smallest hotel room in Tokyo? This cheap stay for two will turn friends into lovers- Japanese government suspends plan to pay Tokyo women 600,000 to move away to get married
Japanese government wants to remove tax-exemption limit for foreign tourists on consumables- Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition Frappuccino for autumn
The heartwarming story of Japan’s “Weakling Gundam” and the fans who supported it in its hour of need
Foreign tourist in Japan arrested for having sex on shrine grounds in broad daylight
Japan’s Mt. Fuji convenience store view-blocking screen has finally been taken down, on one condition
Japanese inn’s first foreign guests disappear without paying – “We feel so betrayed”
My Hero Academia now accepting votes for “World Best Hero” from its vast roster of quirky characters
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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New virgin-seducing lingerie collection from Japan throws virtue out the window【Photos】
Tokyo has a “phantom egg shop” with ingredients for the best tamago-kake gohan rice bowl ever
Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters
Ice cream in fried tofu? Taste-testing ice cream inari, a substitute for ice cream cones【Taste test】
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
Ultra-retro cafe in Tokyo is like a hidden hideout, serves up cheap breakfasts with great coffee
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Survey shows drop in Japanese highschoolers who’ve kissed someone, girls still more experienced
Pokémon cakes appear at Ginza Cozy Corner for a very limited time
We visit a Muji in South Korea to search for some uniquely Korean products
“Please watch until the end.” McDonald’s Japan’s beautiful moon-viewing anime video has cozy twist
Japanese island with a population less than 10 is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
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