Japan (Page 841)

Nagasaki Starbucks marks anniversary of World War II’s end with powerful message of peace

Coffeehouse chalkboard encourages customers to think about situations in coffee-growing regions of the world.

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Yokohama government trash-helper app gives poignant philosophical advice to depressed citizens

Sometimes help can come from where you least expect it… like, REALLY least expect it.

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Japan’s cuddly kitty pouches will fill your heart with love as you fill them with other stuff

Designers claim heart-meltingly cute zippered pouches are as soft as marshmallows.

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Pokémon terrariums let you feel like you’ve got Pikachu, Eevee, and other Pocket Monsters as pets

Six Pokémon species inhabit the awesome Poké Ball-shaped capsules.

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Please don’t make the stupid mistake of taking an “abandoned” bike for a ride in Japan

Just about the dumbest way to get in trouble with the law while living or traveling here.

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First-ever electronic taiko developed with help from world-famous Japanese drum troupe

Kodo drummers help modern technology blend with one of Japan’s most traditional instruments.

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Pair perfectly recreates look of the human stars of the beloved Studio Ghibli anime.

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Japan’s new sailor suit-inspired swimsuits bring classroom style to the beach

New design and colors from designer with a knack for mixing sailor suits and swimwear.

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Crummy Japanese dish dryer still gets five-star reviews on Amazon for unexpected reason

Many are calling this a “high-performance” product even though it’s apparently terrible at drying dishes.

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Which side will you choose? New Sailor Moon tote bags allow you to pick between light and dark

Will you side with Princess Serenity or Black Lady?

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Japanese idol reveals disgusting secret about stuffed animals she’s received from fans

Some of the plushies she’s received show signs of…use.

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Utena/Penguindrum’s Kunihiko Ikuhara to direct new work at MAPPA

New project seeking production assistants.

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AI website’s automatic anime character designs are cute, quick, and free for anyone to create

Picking parameters and having a brand-new anime-style character made takes only a few seconds.

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Japanese origami master shares folding steps to make something more challenging than a paper crane.

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Mewtwo makes long-awaited Pokémon GO debut in Yokohama fan event

The most sinister Pokémon of all crashes the Pikachu Outbreak festivities.

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These easy DIY bath bombs can be made with ingredients from the 100 yen shop

100 yen shops have it all, including what you need to make your own customizable bath bomb!

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Elegant comparisons makes adding a sense of time to your skyscapes a snap.

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Japan is running out of swordsmiths, and a strict apprenticeship requirement is a big reason why

Want to make katana for a living? Hope you don’t mind not getting paid a single yen for the next five years.

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Manga reimagines literature’s most famous detective as an android

You’ve seen Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective as a dog, a girl, and even Benedict Cumberbatch’s turn as the character as its own manga. A character of near infallible logic is transforming again, this time into an android.

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Shinkansen travel tip: A clever way to keep your suitcase from rolling around on the bullet train

Quick and clever maneuver eliminates one of the few hassles about high-speed rail travel in Japan.

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