Japan (Page 835)
The team at Vox shed light onto the development and popularity of the lovable egg with a bum.
Much has been written about the experience of being a Western-looking foreigner in Japan. But what is the situation like for foreigners of Asian backgrounds?
Turns out the controversial posters aren’t quite as nationalistic as their creators likely intended them to be.
Surgeon says damage would be enough to “force a professional rugby player to retire.”
It looks like we’ll be getting an early taste of tropical summer thanks to Häagen-Dazs Japan’s latest sweet offering!
Missed your chance to see this decade’s biggest anime movie hit in theaters? Soon you’ll be able to watch it at home, with no language barrier.
Although bleak and scary on the outside, on the inside Maruya is the epitome of reliability and value.
Order a custom-made dessert pizza of your dreams at international chocolate retailer Max Brenner’s very first Chocolate Pizza Bar in Harajuku!
No need to resolve the timeless dilemma when meal-time comes, as you can do both at the same time, and all in the comfort of your own home!
Hit anime series continues winning over figures from the world of professional skating.
Experience the thrill of dancing with a crowd in the bathtub without disturbing the neighbours.
Crowdfunding campaign opens for Japanese international friendship initiative’s gorgeous designs.
Iconic video game fanfare rewards purchasers of Dragon Quest Critical Hit-Flavor fried chicken.
Communicating across cultures and languages can lead to crossed wires and arguments, especially when marriage is involved.
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Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Seaside scenery, history, and so many desserts on Yokohama’s Akai Kutsu【Japan Loop Buses】
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Limited-edition Carbonara Udon will anger noodle purists and pasta lovers 【Taste test】
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
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Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns- FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Limited-edition Carbonara Udon will anger noodle purists and pasta lovers 【Taste test】
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Drawing a school girl leaping over a man firing a gun? There’s a reference book for that!
Pizza Hut releases a turtle pizza that looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
In Japan, nothing says “Merry Christmas, Baby” like greasy convenience store chicken
Seiji and the spirit of Yngwie Malmsteen barely interview Andrew W.K.【Video】
Tokyo store sells beautiful Japanese fruit sandwiches that look like floral arrangements
Starbucks celebrates Christmas in Japan with a festive matcha Frappuccino
Manga artist Kenya Suzuki convicted of child pornography charges, given suspended prison sentence
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We try the sweets, soups, pastas, and fried chicken of KFC’s all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant
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