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Labels the country’s schools as stifling “salaryman training facilities.”
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Cats love to hide in warm spots in the winter, so be sure to check your car before hitting the ignition on cold days!
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To commemorate the release of the latest Doraemon movie, everybody’s favorite robot cat from the future is now taking calls from fans all across Japan.
Let your smartphone take the guesswork out of finding your way around Shinjuku and Tokyo Stations.
His trip around the world was due to a fan who couldn’t focus on studying and instead used her time to send the TV host a box of Korean munchies.
We sent two of our Japanese writers to dress up in matching Kiki & Lala Little Twin Stars cosplay in Harajuku!
Let your sweet tooth run wild with this new take on famous Japanese vocaloid Hatsune Miku.
These intricately designed, hand-made creations look like they’d be right at home in a Studio Ghibli production or fantasy game.
This ornate teapot holds a dark secret—using it, you can either amaze your guests with excellent service, or murder them. Whichever floats your boat.
A Japanese hobbyist spent six months drawing a massive and complex maze on a wall-sized sheet of paper. Thankfully, he filmed the whole thing and set it to some catchy J-Pop for our viewing pleasure.
Even though it was written 12 years ago, What Happens Before War still serves as a cautionary tale, and this brand new short film is helping to take it to a whole new generation.
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