Old man stares death right in the eyes and declares, “Not today!”
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Be careful when breaking out this one; sometimes the person you’re pitying doesn’t want your pity.
Shimane Prefecture awards a college student’s family a settlement in restitution for the roadside accident that took her life.
Turns out there’s a simple way you assess whether you’re a happy drunk or a dangerous one, at least according to one Japanese Twitter user.
These delicious-looking, chocolate-covered truffles come in some seriously cute Halloween-themed Tsum Tsum wrappers.
Use this handy trick when you don’t want your panties saying “Peek-a-boo!” under your white bottoms.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency opens an investigation into whether or not PokéCoins fall under jurisdiction of the country’s Payment Services Act.
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We’re more than a tad disappointed we’ll never be able to catch these fusion versions in any of the games.
This Chinese-German cosplayer is getting lots of love for her portrayal of some of the series’ less represented characters.
Why pick between falling in love or falling for chocolate, when you can do both?
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Worries increase that some of the 25,000 people that attended Bieber’s concert in Chiba Prefecture may have brought back an unpleasant “souvenir” with them.
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New pizzas promise you can still keep the pounds off, but without the cravings.
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C’mon Abe, you can do it! You’ve got nothing to lose… Except maybe your pride.
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Tokyo has a brand new Harry Potter shop with its own butterbeer bar – Let’s see what’s inside【Pics】
Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Here’s how you can knit yourself a bowl of ramen【Video】
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Here’s how you can knit yourself a bowl of ramen【Video】
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Is Daiso’s 500-yen grilling plate good enough for at-home yakiniku dinners? We find out!
Burger King Japan’s new Ninniku Garlic Burger does not live up to the hype
Japan’s top baby names for 2015: Will Naruto-influenced monikers still reign supreme?
Miso powder on ice cream? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, we say!【Taste test】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese designer of samurai chino pants extends range with beautiful tweed kimono for men
Make a paper tuna with free summer craft templates from Scotch Tape Japan