Police departments in Osaka, Fukuoka, Oita, and Tokyo are reminding potential recruits that a career in law enforcement promises drama, power, mystery and yes, monkeys.
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Because when your ad contains the line “It’s like cherry blossom comes out of your ass hole!” you know it’s going to be a game-changer.
Even when their brief time comes to a close, the cherry blossoms continue to be breathtakingly beautiful.
The beverage giant recently released this canned brew in direct response to consumer surveys asking the Japanese public to name its most desired qualities in a beer…
Who doesn’t love beer and edamame? But you can’t eat or drink these … because they’re candles!
A girl who was apparently held captive in Tokyo for two years has escaped and been reunited with her family.
When your trying to sell your music in this day and age, it helps to get a little creative with your videos.
The animated series will be free to watch on YouTube, and the movie will see release later this year.
Some of the best short stories from Japanese online hangout 2Channel were recently turned into a manga by a very talented artist, with one tale in particular hitting netizens right in the heart.
Maru is becoming an Instagram sensation thanks to the adorable clothes it wears every day.
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New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
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Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
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Japanese popsicle experiment says eating one before going outside in summer helps keep you cool
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