Japan’s latest buzzword, “Marriage sans dating,” sheds some light on new Japanese romantic customs.
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This incredible new video was released by a Lithuanian-born entrepreneur documenting his mysterious 7-day trip to North Korea.
A new Chinese commercial features claims of an electric fan that generates an air pocket of wind that feels like a pair of breasts. Ingenious invention or just marketing?
These girls claim having a middle-aged man pay for their lifestyle is different from compensated dating, but is it really?
Sub-meter decorative swords just not cutting it for you? Try this method for legendary blades of up to 1.82 meters (6 feet) that won’t slice into your budget too much.
You can only trust half of what this Japan Railways display board is telling you.
Just like their inspirations protected swordsmen’s hands, these coasters will guard your kitchen table’s varnish.
Requested by the students themselves, the afternoon siesta is designed to improve concentration levels and protect the environment.
After-dinner family sticker pictures will soon be A-OK in the eyes of the law.
A team in Saga prefecture has successfully developed Agridrone, which will seek out and terminate pests with extreme prejudice.
You’re going to look ridiculous, but that didn’t stop these ladies on the subway. But we wonder who gave them the idea…
Manufacturer boasts that special treatment before packaging will feel great on your package.
By the look on Seiji’s face you might think he just discovered the cure to a rare disease, but the truth is much better. He found a way to get a delicious chicken sandwich for only 140 yen (US$1.34) from McDonald’s.
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Ginza Cozy Corner releases “Hanami Party” mini cakes and treats for sakura cherry blossom season
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
I had no idea you could win crane game prizes in Japan the way my friend won this Dragon Quest Slime
Original Totoro plush toys from 80s and 90s re-issued for Studio Ghibli exhibition
We travel to Yamanashi to try the water cake that disappears in 30 minutes!【Taste Test】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
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