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Meg Murphy
Born in the southwest United States, Meg exchanged eternal summers for eternal rain when she relocated to Seattle in 2007. After finishing school, she decided to try and put her degree to good use- coming to Japan in April 2011 with no solid plans, and has been here ever since. An avid traveler and adventurer, always up for a challenge. A vegetarian for most of her life, on a quest to find delicious, non-meaty eats. She'd like to think she's creative and artistic, but that's up for debate. She also enjoys normal people things too, like music, movies, and cats. Because there can never be too many cats in one's life.
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Time may have changed him, but we still have these nostalgic photos of how music legend David Bowie used to be.
As shocking as it may sound to a Westerner’s ears, some Japanese kids continue bathing with their parents up until high school. It turns out, though, that doing so may have a positive impact on their grades.
After some terrible losses in the entertainment world this week, we could all use a little pick-me-up.
A Japanese Twitter user has been wearing some of the same socks for over 20 years, opting to fix them up with cute, economical patches rather than throwing them out!
Returning home for the holidays after being away for months at school or work, Twitterers all over Japan are finding their pets’ love is rather short-lived. Or at least their memories are!
An obvious tetsudō otaku, or “train nerd”, did he accomplish his dream of becoming a train driver?
Notices and warnings are everywhere, so it’s easy to simply look past them. But these ones spotted in Japan are a little harder to ignore.
When you work in a customer-facing role, you can expect to deal with some difficult people from time to time. Being hospitalized by one of them, however, should never be a concern…
How do you reply to a friend’s wedding invitation: with a simple check mark in a box, or a thoughtful work of art?
Student: “It’s not bothering anyone, so what’s the problem?!” Professor: “Well, if you’re going to make me say it… the problem is with your head.”
Popular bakery Cozy Corner has created its own version of osechi, or traditional Japanese New Year’s food. What better way to start 2016 than with a box full of cute little cakes?
Food fight! Are these foods cultural adaptations, or abominations? Students take up issue with their university’s menu.
Can’t say we didn’t see it coming, but say it ain’t so! Poo-flavored curry restaurant Curry Shop Shimizu is ready to close up shop. Where will we go to get our crappy curry now?
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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- Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Beautiful new Hatsune Miku shoes make you look like the virtual idol, look like her themselves too
Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Bones of over 1,500 people found at Osaka Station area construction site
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