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Is it dangerous to slurp oysters straight from the shell? Japan’s Ministry of Health weighs in

It can go two ways: a fun time or a lot of time in the toilet.

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Sylvanian Families x Technics—we discover DJ turntable replicas are perfect for mini animal raves

Time to end the year on DJcore rather than cottagecore.

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Tour a stylish, minimalistic Muji House in new downtown Tokyo showroom

There’s no stopping the Muji hype train at this point.

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Clash of the instant ramen! Taste-testing seven instant noodles on a flavor trip across Kyushu

Why savor one when you can savor them all?

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Bunker down for winter with cozy tuna cushions and a five-foot tuna futon cover

Why cuddle with a body pillow when you can snuggle with your favorite tuna fish instead?

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Kirby Café has new winter Kirby Fighters menu that’ll warm your heart and fill your stomach

Get snug and cozy with Kirby and company this winter.

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Glam out with Pokémon Vulpix and Ninetails necklace by Japanese jewelry designer U-Treasure

A limited-edition release only for this winter.

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Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain makes sushi with the help of artificial intelligence

At least when the machines take over there’ll be good sushi to eat.

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Mr. Sato cosplays as Joe Biden, makes ice cream pit stop as Sato Biden

No malarkey!

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Japanese “Rainbow Fire” lets you camp in style with multicolored flames!【Photos】

We highly suggest only seeing, and not tasting, this particular rainbow.

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Japan’s child-eating ogres prepare COVID-19 preventative measures for upcoming New Year’s Eve

Unfortunately, kids in northern Japan don’t get a pass this year from the UNESCO-recognized, fearsome namahage.

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New environmental regulations considered for Seto Inland Sea because it has become “too pretty”

That’s one way to sum up the situation.

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Mister Donut preps to develop more Pokémon-themed donuts starting from November

After a series of successes, the popular Japanese donut chain is ready to help you eat ’em all.

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Behold the cycle of life with new Japanese plushie sets depicting the food chain and more

Pair the talk of the birds and the bees with pregnant dolphin and manta ray plushies.

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Former Empress of Japan imparts wise, moving words on talent and its loss

It’s not necessarily about what you’re born with as it is how much time you have with your distinctive talents and passions.

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Universal Studios Japan launches mask cosplay contest for Halloween

One of our own reporters has a go at making a personal Halloween-themed mask for USJ’s newest event.

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New Pantene commercial interviews Japanese trans individuals about difficulties of job hunting

Sending love and light to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Amazing new exhibits from Japanese art team TeamLab coming to life in the U.S.A.

An imagination-defying visual arts exhibition set to open by the end of this year.

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Anger sparks as Tokyo politician claims “legally protecting lesbians and gays will ruin district”

But like how?

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Wield a life-size replica of Tanjiro’s demon-slaying Nichirin Blade for your next cosplay

No need to hike to Sunlight Mountain when you can just pay cash upfront.

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