Japan (Page 787)

Japanese sergeant major uses body to shield soldiers from volcanic debris, gets killed himself

Fearless hero saved lives in exchange for his own during recent Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane eruption.

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We tried the awesome battery-free, instant photo printer for smartphones and came away impressed

Harken back to the days of instant photography with this nifty gadget.

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Chocolate meets sushi in Kura Sushi’s Valentine’s dessert — the “Tiramisushi”

If you think this Valentine’s offering looks like an ordinary dessert, wait until you see what it’s made of!

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Meet and eat nostalgic Sanrio characters from the 80s at limited-time cafe in Tokyo

Tuxedo Sam, Cheery Chums, and other beloved characters from decades past are here to fill your belly.

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Hatsune Miku becomes classic hina doll to show girls they don’t have to get married to be happy

The vocaloid virtual idol takes on a traditional form while saying it’s OK not to take a traditional path through life.

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Japanese wheelchair user creates “wheel-kotatsu” to stay warm, comfy, and awesome outdoors

Humanity’s greatest achievement? Yes, probably.

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Yu Yu Hakusho Gets New Smartphone Action RPG

“Character raising action RPG” has co-op, competitive multiplayer.

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Social media users boast of plans to grope schoolgirls on day of Japan’s most important test

While Japanese teens are on the train headed to the once-a-year Center Test, some predators see a rare opportunity.

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Graduating high-schoolers in Japan tweet photos of the last lunch bentos their moms made for them

The worst part of graduating high school: no more mom-made lunches.

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Sushi soup? We try Japan’s latest easy-to-make, so-crazy-it-might-work meal【Taste test】

Our taste-tester Meg finds out if sushi soup is a guilty pleasure, or an unforgivable sin.

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129-year-old photo of Nintendo headquarters shows company hasn’t always been run from a gray box

The oldest known photograph of the video game company’s offices is pure Kyoto.

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Cinnabon celebrates cherry blossom season in Japan with first-ever Sakura Minibon

There’s a lot to love about this pink-hued Japan-exclusive treat.

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Following “suicide forest” video backlash, Logan Paul pledges $1 million to suicide organizations

Latest video makes no mention of donations or outreach to suicide prevention organizations in Japan, however.

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Tokyo Metro to begin playing classical background music on Hibiya Line trains

This is the first Japanese railway company to broadcast music on their trains.

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Convenience store in Gifu stays open for business for two months without any staff or merchandise

The curious case of the Kakamigahara Lawson has caused the company to take a second look at how they operate.

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Spicy chicken entrée is accompanied by a chilling side dish of J Horror.

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Stay warm this winter by assembling a veritable Voltron of animal “body warmers”

Fight the cold with the help of some furry friends.

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Yume Nikki, one of Japan’s most popular and disturbing indie games, is getting a full 3-D sequel

“Diverging follow-up” made in cooperation with franchise creator, has simultaneous international, multi-language release.

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Don’t know which sake to drink? These handy flavor charts help you pick by region of Japan

Here’s a great way to start wading into the deep waters of the sake world.

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Starbucks now has a Lemon Zest Macchiato, limited for sale at only nine locations in Japan

We try the new citrus-infused coffee that comes served in a set with chocolates and warm lemon milk.

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