Japan (Page 807)
Japanese iPhone users happy to be shown around by “Uncle AR“, the grooviest wayfinder app guide ever.
Do you want money? Fame? For these developers, it’s all about the erotic fan art (although fame and money probably wouldn’t hurt).
Behind the bright lights and massive robots at this popular tourist spot is a female president who’s been there from the very beginning.
In colors and application techniques, the two countries go their separate ways when it comes to cosmetics.
Critics may call the brand nothing but nostalgia-tinged crap, but Tamagotchis are moving into a whole new high-tech field of poo.
Slipped into a comfortable beer nap and missed your stop? The Oversleeping Rescue Bus is here to help!
Owner asks for Internet’s help in tracking down man behind drive-by attack.
Clever idea makes you the hero of a dating simulator.
Compared to coffee, this fine cup of vegetable and tuna dashi is cheaper and way more stylish.
Meant for children, this fascinating book will no longer be readable when they turn into adults.
We’ve been looking forward to the Candied Pistachio and the Christmas Raspberry Mocha Frappucinos.
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Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Tokyo go-kart rental company charged for renting to foreign tourists “without driver’s licenses”
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Starbucks Japan reveals new Halloween goods for 2024, with black cats and a costumed Bearista
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Japanese karaoke chain brings singing in the bathroom to a whole new level
KFC Japan’s new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing burger range includes two new surprises
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Five uninhabited Japanese islands you can buy right now
Don’t like trigonometry? Then you’re just like Hitler, says Japanese high school English teacher
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Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise- Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
Pizza Hut Japan creates Landmine-type Pizza to celebrate Japan’s dark jirai-kei fashion
“Shibuya is closed for Halloween” – Hachiko to be covered, monitoring towers put up on October 31
Japanese izakaya serves up cheap breakfast…and morning drinks in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
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- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese- Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug- Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Japanese karaoke chain brings singing in the bathroom to a whole new level
KFC Japan’s new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing burger range includes two new surprises
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Five uninhabited Japanese islands you can buy right now
Don’t like trigonometry? Then you’re just like Hitler, says Japanese high school English teacher
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Mr. Sato pushes the envelope with his meatiest drinking meal ever【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
Suntory’s famous Yamazaki whisky returns to canned cocktails with new highball version
Gigantic eight-floor anime figure shop skyscraper opening in Tokyo’s Akihabara this month
We eat Japan’s oldest sweet, available at only one store in all of Japan
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