The anthropomorphized frog and rabbit from the famous 12th century Choju-jinbutsu-giga acquaint themselves with computers, selfie sticks and more in this cute line of miniature figures.
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Shimane Prefecture awards a college student’s family a settlement in restitution for the roadside accident that took her life.
Meg shows us further proof that no matter where you go in Japan, you’re never very far away from something that tastes really good.
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These delicious-looking, chocolate-covered truffles come in some seriously cute Halloween-themed Tsum Tsum wrappers.
Japanese Twitter users are weighing in with their thoughts on the two new limited edition items.
Use this handy trick when you don’t want your panties saying “Peek-a-boo!” under your white bottoms.
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