Japan (Page 1008)
McDonald’s Japan is famous for listing “free smiles” on its menu, and soon it’ll be offering free Internet access too.
Japan may be the only country in the world that insures golfers in the event they hit a hole-in-one during a round of golf.
After catching so many eyes by getting naked, Mana Sakura is now getting attention for her outfits as well.
If you’ve already got people looking at your ride, you may as well say hi, and this otaku driver has an inventive way to do just that.
These are some literally cool cats.
If you’re saving up your yennies for a trip to the the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store, here are some of the awesome items available to purchase.
How would you like to make the birth of your child official with a Hello Kitty or My Melody birth registration form?
Celebrate important life events or the changing of the seasons with an extra special artistic touch in the corner of your mail.
We visited Mariko’s home near Shinjuku for a variety of unique cultural experiences, including a lesson in making gyoza and a homemade feast complete with sake and shochu.
This doll is hiding more than just boobies under her shirt.
When a teenage girl from a band with “baby” in its name does a better job of acting like an adult than you do, you might want to work on your manners.
This is one clever workaround for animal-loving renters who aren’t allowed pets in their home.
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Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
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What to buy at Daiso’s new Standard Products store in Tokyo
Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
What it’s like to rent a kimono and stroll around Sensoji temple in Asakusa for an afternoon
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food
Free fried chicken for using free Wi-Fi?!? Tokyo restaurant offers irresistible karaage freebie
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
Kit Kat taxis blessed by Shinto priest offer good luck to test-taking passengers
Japanese public phones are immortalized in this utterly perfect miniature model
Figma creates realistic action figure of the inner human anatomy that’s fully posable
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