Because the best way to celebrate the arrival of a fast train is with a serving of fast food.
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You don’t need expensive tools or high-tech drawing tablets to create works of art—all you need is a roll of humble masking tape.
An eight-year-old boy who accidentally drowned his beloved Nintendo 3DS handheld console has written a heartfelt letter of apology to Nintendo customer service.
Japanese students test their TV trivia knowledge and their ability to keep up with the beat in this new rhythm game that’s gone viral.
Anime hero Goku appears in giant form to delight fans and hopefully keep Attack on Titan’s monsters in check.
Japan has a custom of shouting “Out with the demons!” in early February, but all we can say is “Awwwwwww!”
Nestlé Japan is starting a membership service for its Kit Kat Chocolatory product line, and it comes with a chance to win an actual gold Kit Kat!
Get out the tissues because this short ad will make you appreciate family bonds all over again.
After a man turned himself into police for refusing to pay for his meal, some wondered if he might be mentally ill. On the other hand, some suspect he might be saner than many in Japan.
Hey guys, how’s it hanging? This cutesome twosome can’t get enough of their new kitty hammock!
Author Victor Hugo once said, “Virtue has a veil, vice a mask,” but what if Japanese, contemporary, and fetish masks are your vice? You’ll want to check out Tokyo Mask Festival Vol. 2!
The 40 anthropomorphized parts of the Prius hybrid are back in a virtual idol-backed video with a unique method of writing lyrics.
It’s not like we really needed any more reasons to eat potato chips, but matcha and chocolate together make a pretty convincing argument.
Nintendo and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) recently signed a basic business agreement that could pave the way for future USJ attractions featuring Nintendo characters and game worlds.
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The adorable, delicious joy of the Totoro cream puff gift box[Taste test]
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Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Family Mart Japan installs red-eyed “Monster Wolf” to keep bears away from convenience store
Beautiful new dangling Totoro socks let the Ghibli mascot sway with every step[Photos]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Tokyo cops arrest foreigner for suspected visa violation, don’t know what new residence cards look like
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