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Japan (Page 1254)
From sneezes to panties, it’s not always like some people expect.
A study found that workers in Japan distrust their employers significantly more than workers in the US, UK, Canada and Australia do.
“Aren’t you our manager?” asked a shocked member of staff when a man wearing a mask and sunglasses and brandishing a kitchen knife entered the restaurant and demanded money.
As hugely popular instant messaging app LINE supplants most other forms of communication in Japan, a poll asks young Japanese people: Is it okay to break up with someone by IM?
Did you enter our recent contest to win “Exploring Kyoto” and “Kyoto—Heart of Japan”? Well, now’s the time to find out if you’ve won!
Consumer electronics manufacturer Cerevo recently introduced an ultra-detailed replica of the Dominator – an iconic gun from the hit anime Psycho Pass. You need to see this thing in action.
Breaking the bad news to kids that their favorite Pokémon are terrible, and they’re wasting their time playing.
We’ve all heard the old adage, “No two snowflakes are alike.” While the saying may be old, this book from Edo era Japan—featuring 86 drawings of snow crystals—may be older.
After years of staring at cat pictures and videos with religious fervor, it looks like they’re onto us.
One of the most popular colours is called “Kotori Beige”, based on the character from Love Live!
Always be prepared, or so the boy scouts’ saying goes. And with this bizarre spring-loaded, condom-dispensing belt, you will be!
You can’t call yourself an epicure until you’ve eaten from an edible bowl created with ramen noodles and waffle batter. And thanks to this new device, you can make one at home!
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Official Metal Gear car boxes are coming to provide stealthy style for your pets
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Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
New Godzilla figure is adorable, destructive, and baseball-loving for Dodger Stadium Godzilla Night
US$9,700 solid-gold Pokémon figure going on sale in Japan, life-size gold-leaf Pikachu appears too
Beautiful Studio Ghibli coin/card cases recreate scenes and props from anime classics [Photos]
Osaka’s amazing budget-luxury hotel has free takoyaki, craft beer, and comedy shows
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- Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand
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- Beautiful Studio Ghibli coin/card cases recreate scenes and props from anime classics [Photos]
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month- Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Japanese convenience store is very focused with its new bento…maybe TOO focused
Monthly
Japan’s final Penguin Suica train cards have already shipped, and when they’re gone, they’re gone- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime calendars and diary planners for 2027
Solo travel in Japan: Hidden beer garden in Tokyo is a haven for single visitors- New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Japan approves foreign resident visa renewal fee increases of up to 967 percent, starts soon
Kyoto temple bans visitors from wearing kimono
Hobonichi unveils new 2027 planners, diaries and stationery with One Piece, Suica Penguin, Hello Kitty and a must-buy Mini Techo
Farewell Final Ceremony announced for Tokyo’s life-size Gundam statue, will stream live
Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
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New Godzilla figure is adorable, destructive, and baseball-loving for Dodger Stadium Godzilla Night
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Sanrio to release own rhythm game for smartphones next January
7-Eleven Japan revamps its convenience store pizza, but did it ruin a good thing?
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Converse Japan and one of Japan’s greatest painters combine for fine fowl shoes [Photos]
Japan restarts at-home collection agent visits for public TV fees
Osaka may name a district after mascot Myaku-Myaku
Fukushima’s popular dialect T-shirt vending machine gets its first sibling in Iwaki
Get more room in your luggage with new clothing compression machines at Haneda and Narita airports
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand
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