Pizza Hut releases a special udon pizza…but only in one part of Japan

Noodles are just one of several unusual ingredients in this very Japanese topping. 

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Our delivery of meat from Katsuya was so full of everything deep-fried that we almost cried

Nevertheless, we dutifully dissected every element of the chain’s new takeout-exclusive “Full Mori” menu item before downing it all.

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Japanese inn’s first foreign guests disappear without paying – “We feel so betrayed”

Travelers vanish half-way through their reserved stay, leave no trace (or payment) behind.

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The Dancing Japanese Hairdresser: Keeping rockabilly alive with unique “dancing haircuts”

The most entertaining haircut you’ll ever have.

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Japan’s Capylympics capybara watermelon eating contest brings new challengers and threepeat quest【Pics】

Five furry competitors come together in the spirit of friendly competition and delicious fruit.

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As punishment for boyfriend pics, idol singer to post good night photos of herself alone for one year

Momoka Tojo apologizes to fans, other members after mistakenly shard birthday photos.

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Pikachu appears as a noh actor in kimono at Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition in Japan

A rare chance to see Pokémon like you’ve never seen them before.

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Visiting Japan’s “Mt. Terror,” said to be the closest point to the afterlife【Photos】

We find hell and paradise both at Aomori’s Osorezan.

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My Hero Academia now accepting votes for “World Best Hero” from its vast roster of quirky characters

Democracy is alive and well.

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Lawson convenience stores team up with Tenkaippin ramen chain for new cold ramen in Japan

Convenience store food just keeps getting cooler. 

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Awesome new Soot Sprite and Totoro house Ghibli cushions are a sensible addition to any home

My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle characters will support your back and fulfill your desire to be surrounded by Ghibli art.

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Rest in style – Japanese company bringing back kofun burial mounds for the modern era

An exciting development for kofun fans.

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How salty is Starbucks Japan’s new limited-edition jelly Frappuccino?

Inspired by a day at the beach, with a jelly that tastes like salty sea waves.

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Japan to allow joint custody of children after divorce, survey investigates public’s attitudes

An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.

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Fanciest Pokémon Eevee gets classy afternoon tea set at luxury hotel in downtown Tokyo

Eevee and friends welcome fans to join them for an elegant engagement on Omotesando.

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Is McDonald’s Japan’s new watermelon frappe worth your yen?

We find out if this new limited-edition drink tastes as good as it looks.

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Amazing Swedish Totoro cosplay steals the show at World Cosplay Championship【Pics, video】

Team Japan gets first overall victory in 12 years, but it’s a safe bet that no one will ever forget this Totoro.

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Kyoto Animation needs no words in its new anime video love letter to its hometown【Video】

A jaw-dropping, magical, and whimsical chase through KyoAni’s hometown (which isn’t Kyoto).

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Japan’s transforming candy Nerunerunerune now comes in drink form! Good luck finding it though

If you can get one of these, you’ll make everyone jelly.

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Moving Howl’s Castle that actually walks once again available for Howl’s Moving Castle fans【Video】

Well, well, well, look who came walking back.

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