Arrival of Kitty-chan and fellow Sanrio character My Melody is the most Japanese thing since schoolgirl outfit Pikachu.
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There’s no better way to look after the roads than with built-in protection from one of Japan’s most revered deities.
Miruko is back, and he’s got a whole new set of moves!
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The latest way to get a good night’s sleep in Japan is, apparently, by drinking water made by Coca Cola.
Show off your voluptuous side that’s been waiting to burst out.
You’d better come equipped with lots of decoy candy if you hope to escape this demonic daycare facility.
Maybe they should sell these things in the pet supply section instead of the beauty products corner?
Convenience stores in Japan are often like mini supermarkets, but this one near one of Shinto’s holiest shrines also feels like a time machine.
The latest news regarding renovations has revealed information about several exciting new exhibits which has us counting down the days to the July 16 re-opening.
Full-scale To Love-Ru figure being offered to the public for the first time, but the slender character has a hefty price.
After watching this, we’re not sure if they’re actually trying to encourage young people to go the ballot box, or give them a seizure.
Our man Mr Sato was recently granted access to the offices of Twitter Japan—and it turns out they put on a great spread every Monday!
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Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
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Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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