September, 2018 (Page 5)

Five tips to stay stress-free and comfortable as you walk through Tokyo’s crazy-crowded streets

Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.

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Japanese bar pianist plays beautiful version of Pokémon background music without anyone noticing

An elegant rearrangement of an iconic piece of video game music history, plus where to hear the musician play live.

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Our Japanese reporter rewatches first episode of Dragon Ball, concludes Bulma’s a psychopath

Seiji’s warm and fuzzy childhood memories are dampened by the sudden realization that Bulma’s actually more than a little bit crazy.

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Videos show destructive power of storm as winds of over 135 miles per hour lash port city and its neighbor to the north.

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KitKat Bar opens in Tokyo, serves new Japanese Umeshu Plum Sake KitKats with cocktail pairings

First-ever KitKat-cocktail pairings are part of a range of special offerings to celebrate the new alcoholic chocolates ahead of their nationwide release. 

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Wakayama cop loses fully-loaded automatic handgun on the street while guarding PM

We all have our bad days at work, some worse than others.

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We got our hands on a can of coffee-flavored Coca-Cola from Vietnam and it busted our senses

Will this magical fusion of coffee and the world’s favorite soda work out?

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Major Japanese ramen chain’s logo confuses Honda cars’ AI

Although in the cars’ defense I never really knew what that logo was supposed to be either.

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How much has changed in Japan one week after Naomi Osaka’s victory in the 2018 U.S. Open?

Japan is now experiencing “Naomi Fever” throughout the country.

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My Hero Academia fan from America steps in to save woman from armed assailant at Starbucks

No matter who you are, you don’t need superhuman powers to be a hero.

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Video highlights some of the disturbing Pretty Cure live show bloopers

Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.

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Nintendo announces new Switch RPG from the developers of the world-famous Pokémon series

Expectations are high as the world anticipates another quality release.

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Naomi Osaka stirs up debate about what it means to be Japanese following U.S. Open victory

She’s the first Japanese citizen to ever win a Grand Slam singles tournament, but in Japan it’s her race that’s been taking the spotlight.

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We try out the R-rated “world’s smelliest burger” from a Tokyo burger cafe

Does this washed cheese burger smell as bad as advertised, and if so, what does it taste like?

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Three different types of mystery meat fill the latest Cup Noodle flavor from Nissin

Because just one type of murky meat isn’t mysterious enough anymore.

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Japanese Twitter shares the funniest “mysterious Japanese” that they’ve heard from foreigners

Engrish may be funny, but language mistakes go both ways!

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Virtual girlfriend adult game developer switches gears with super-customizable VR boyfriend game

Players can alter handsome star’s muscle mass, skin tone, and voice.

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Kanji are one of the hardest parts of leaning Japanese, but they’re easier when they have move sets related to their meanings.

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Osaka World Expo “Fist” statue stirs controversy for being “incredibly gaudy”

Some angered over Osaka’s three-finger-ring-fever in its bid for the World Expo 2025.

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Japanese ad showing Mom doing all the housework and childcare has people steamed at Dad【Video】

Father is shown doing so little to help around the house some people wonder if he’s even alive.

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