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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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Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Sukiya beef bowl chain makes Japanese New Year fun with limited-edition fukubukuro
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Japanese idol creates kawaii Gunpla, the world’s cutest Gundam models【Photos】
Pokémon Ditto Cup uses Transform to turn into jiggly gelatin, rice, sand, and infinite possibilities
Video of dancing girls reminds us of Japan’s weird ’90s street fashion
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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
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
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Japanese idol creates kawaii Gunpla, the world’s cutest Gundam models【Photos】
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Video of dancing girls reminds us of Japan’s weird ’90s street fashion
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
37 amazing photographs of the people of old Japan living their daily lives 【Photos】
Is the Krispy Kreme fukubukuro lucky bag in Japan good value for money?
Krispy Kreme lucky bag disappoints doughnut lovers around the nation
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
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