Mr. Sato takes a stroll through the shopping arcade of Asagaya Station in Tokyo for this year’s Tanabata festival and bumps into none other than The Donald himself!
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With Nintendo’s Classic Mini system filling fans with nostalgic euphoria, Sega couldn’t help cutting in on the action a few weeks later with their own mini system based on the Mega Drive (a.k.a. Genesis), preloaded with games but also allowing other cartridges to be plugged in.
While most people associate curry with India, it might be surprising to learn that it is a big deal in Japan as well. “How big?” you ask?
We take a tour of the Zombie Museum and learn a little about life…and death. Well, pretty much only death actually.
The beloved Japanese food sushi is often thought to be dauntingly difficult to make, so can one of our reporters figure it out with a little help from the pros?
They say there’s a fine line between genius and madness. It’s a line that our Mr. Sato frequently walks.
NHK’s reign of terror on the Japanese public continues in an unprecedented court victory over a man who engineered his television to refuse their service.
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Police are advising not to approach the suspect who may also be capable of hurling complements or playing “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel from a distance.
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Gather around and listen to the tale of Discreet Relationship; the most gosh darn precious biker gang Japan has ever seen.
Ever wonder why cockroaches are so shiny? Well, let’s put our fears aside and learn a little more about one of the urban human’s greatest foes.
Need help penning that graphic novel of a cupid with a chip on its shoulder? Look no further.
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