Japanese city allows residents to cut mayor’s salary based on public opinion survey

But Osaka politician could still see a boost to his bank account.

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Rising Japan MusicFest returns to L.A. with loads of Japanese music, food, and drinks

For two days the sun rises in the west.

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Japan’s new energy drink feels like getting slapped in the face by an anime girl

A slap in the face to Steins;Gate otaku, but in the best possible way.

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Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Family Mart?

10 cheap meals you can make at this famous Japanese convenience store chain.

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Looking to have the best night out on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa? Go to this enka pub right now

The owner is a stylishly eccentric enka singer who sings along with his guests and promises a great night will be had by all.

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Can a Japanese lawyer help stop a neighbor from getting our reporter’s bike all wet?

There ought to be a crime.

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How Do You Live? movie review: Could this be Hayao Miyazaki’s magnum opus?

Acclaimed anime director’s first film in 10 years drew big audiences on opening day, despite the surprising lack of promotion.

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Starbucks Japan’s latest limited-edition Frappuccino tastes better with a customisation

A hack to make this gorgeous summer beverage even more delicious. 

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Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave

Keeping you cooled down from the hips up.

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Studio Ghibli releases free-to-use artwork for Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie, How Do You Live?

And it’s only the second piece of artwork ever unveiled for How Do You Live?

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What it’s like to attend an idol concert where they’re singing lyrics that you wrote【Pt. II】

Our musician reporter Seiji attends the one-year anniversary concert of idol group Gilty x Gilty, who sang a song that he penned.

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Japanese police face criticism for improper handling of stolen Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh cards【Video】

That’s not how you’re supposed to store collectible cards.

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Limited-edition Pokémon design eyeliners from Japanese makeup brand Love Liner are here!

Seven adorable products with new packaging featuring seven different Pokémon!

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Japanese convenience store Lawson unveils a new type of egg sandwich

Two different sandwiches in one pack, but which one tastes better?

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A beginner’s summertime survival guide to Japanese air conditioners – 4 tips to fight the heat

Summer in Japan will always be hot and humid, but your apartment doesn’t have to.

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All-female Final Fantasy musical stage play coming from Japan’s Takarazuka troupe

Excited lead actress says she’s already a Final Fantasy fan.

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We have some welcome and not-so-welcome visitors at our cheap house in the countryside【SoraHouse】

In the span of just 20 days, our trail cameras captured a veritable parade of visitors coming and going on the SoraHouse property.

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Equip yourself in Final Fantasy style with Samantha Thavasa’s new FFX and VII bag lines【Pics】

Clever character motifs for Yuna, Sephiroth, and more that fans will spot, style anyone can appreciate.

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We got our hands on the new and rare 1/12th scale model of a Japanese post box

It’s only sold at 170 post offices around Japan.

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Tonkotsu ramen rice bowl blows our minds, makes us appreciate noodles in a new light

This noodle-less tonkotsu ramen dish totally messed with our heads.

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