Japan (Page 400)
From the relatable to the amoo-sing, there’re idioms for Japanese language learners of all skill levels.
Over 500 volunteers have quit following Yoshiro Mori’s controversial remarks about how much women talk.
Netizens claim that whoever runs the account is making a call on the fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
When a master of nerikiri turns his attention to the phenomenal anime hit, desert magic happens.
COVID-19 has had a notable effect on how much we’re willing to fork out on Valentine’s chocolate.
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One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
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Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Survey reveals Japan’s Generation Z dresses for social media, not for self-expression
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Kyoto’s breathtaking, mouthwatering matcha parfait bars get new autumn-only flavor
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Let’s make sashimi with…whatever in God’s name this thing is【SoraKitchen】
A visit to Japan’s cat beautiful, quirky, and touching cat temple, Unrinji【Photos】
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