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March, 2016 (Page 8)
A Japanese university student shares her most memorable observations after a short visit to an American university town.
What’s it like to dupe lonely Japanese guys and get paid to do it? We talk to someone who did just that.
TOONZ Studio Ghibli Version will be available as a free download starting Saturday March 26.
What can you tell from one blank sheet of paper? According to Chinese netizens you can tell if you’re fit or flabby.
Under the direction of fashion-turned-musical expert Seiji Nakazawa, the RocketNews24 Japan staff have just produced and released their own theme song available now at several major online retailers around the world!
What’s in your wallet? Soon after looking through this collection, it probably won’t be money.
Instead of resorting to punishment, this supermarket manager tries to solve the root of the problem in this heartwarming tale of second chances.
The new store in Shanghai will be the world’s biggest to date for the beloved toy company.
Now you and your kids can experience the fun of owning a cat without any of the hairballs!
True “good boy” that he is, Jack-kun II is rewarded by his employers with full control to the front door of their business and a badge.
Dealing with angry customers all day is harrowing work, but Apple’s team was able to quell our reporter Hatori Go’s rage with but a single word.
Yes, Togashi-sensei is finally getting back to work, with the hit manga Hunter x Hunter returning to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in April!
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Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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