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Is there anything Kitty can’t do? She can spiritually purify your house or room with salt now, so tell your ghost stories without fear of retribution!
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Katy Kelly
Katy has been enamored with Japan since she was a kid in Cheshire, England watching Digimon on old VHS tapes. Later, when she got into the Japanese independent music scene, she discovered it was so hard to learn anything about her favorite bands in English that she may as well start studying Japanese. After a year abroad at university in Tokyo she decided to return and work in the Kansai area, where she achieved minor superstardom amongst elementary and middle school students for knowing how to draw Crayon Shin-chan when prompted. In her free time, Katy can be found at home, tracking down the latest chocolate mint additions to stores and studying Japanese while her enormous tuxedo cat tries to smother her. She also does part-time translation for her own benefit, which mostly means researching the minutiae of mobile games or reading manga before anyone can spoil them for her. http://moonlitemuseum.tumblr.com
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Our reporter heads to the discount store in hopes of glamming up his forehead, and shares the whole process in glorious GIF form.
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Anyone would be excited for the birth of their own child, but this taxi driver elevated the special event into a scene worthy of an action movie.
Our Japanese-language reporter laughed, danced and was moved to tears by the Disney-standard quality shown off in their new theme park lineup.
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Some Twitter users just want to watch the world burn. Others want their personal vacuum cleaner to have an unnerving cat’s head atop it at all times.
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The latest movie from Toei Animation’s PreCure series showcases every single magical heroine from the series’ 14-year run. Let’s get dancing!
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato did something unthinkable in the past, but now he’s going to travel by air and sea to make it right again.
You’ve never experienced the power of the pyramid while soaking at the hot springs? Head to Tochigi to rectify that.
Tokyo Legoland Discovery Center bricked themselves into an uncomfortable corner when it comes to disability rights, and has issued a formal apology.
The MemoReplay is an extraordinary custom wedding performance that guarantees no guest will forget this special day. Bring a handkerchief!
Japan’s Coast Guard celebrates its 70th year anniversary by showcasing its bad-assery: blocking terrorists, saving swimmers and cleaning the ocean.
A Japanese user shared a terrifying tale of a ghostly gentleman who appeared to accost him – and according to the Internet, he’s a repeat offender.
Twitter user is taking the gorgeous blossom that bloomed after her grandmother’s passing as a token of her grandfather’s deep and abiding love.
The results of a recent survey come with Twitter horror stories about power-hungry superiors pushing their staff around, even mid-crisis.
Should I stay or should I go? A Japanese employee shares some insight from his American boss about when to take time to recuperate.
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Why DO kappa flip their lids for cucumber? No better time to investigate that than June 14, recognized around the globe as Cucumber Day.
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We try out “instant rice balls”, prepared with water, to see if they’re actually tasty
Japanese train travel isn’t all packed cars and gropers, old man’s flash-formed relay team proves
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It’s so hot in Japan that people are cooking food in/on their cars【Photos】
Gyoza Hot Dog: Japan’s new must-try local street food
After six years of waiting, fourth Evangelion Rebuild movie finally gets an official release year
Gay Japanese Twitter user comes out to family, mother’s response moves Twitter to tears
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KFC Japan offering all-you-can eat fried chicken every Friday for the rest of summer!
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Walking under the ocean between two of Japan’s main islands via the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel
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Nearly 70 percent of young Japanese women self-identify as otaku in survey
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Otaku in Japan left red-faced after Osaka earthquake topples hidden anime porn for parents to see
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Japanese dad reimburses wife for six months’ worth of breast milk, moves her to tears
Nutty Swiss otaku gets fired on first day of new job after boss discovers his colorful past
Japanese netizens show love for “English Toast” which is neither English nor Toast
Japanese girls spotted stepping on foreigner outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo
Drinking party breaks out on Tokyo Station platform as Shinkansen delay strands travelers
Muscle idol’s amazing Chun-Li photos shows gym is as important as sewing table for cosplay【Pics】
Shibuya stylist transforms nerdy-looking man into handsome guy with a trendy makeover【Video】
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Moral Japanese poem doubles as a damning indictment of unaware Twitter trolls
Jul 11, 2018
Take a deep look inside and ask yourself: do you sound like the type of person described in this poem?
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