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This year may be the Year of the Monkey, but we’re also convinced that it’s the era of cats!
We continue our tradition of pushing the limits of our local Burger King staff’s kindness by ordering a double Whopper topped with around 80 bucks worth of pickles.
Shiro and friends are back, this time modeling headwear out of empty containers of Calbee’s Jagarico.
Forget seasonal sweets and drinks. In Japan, even pots and tableware get a sakura makeover in the spring, and the results are gorgeous!
It’s not easy being Pika.
Get Link’s look without having to craft your own costume with this cool The Legend of Zelda hoodie.
Kick back and listen to Luna Lee gorgeously plays hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Voodoo Child,” “Back in Black,” and Adele’s “Hello” on a 1,500-year-old Korean instrument.
Newly-minted minor celebrity and comedian Atsugiri Jason has raised Japanese hackles with a throwaway tweet that mildly criticized Japanese culture.
Enjoy the hanami cherry blossom viewing experience just by looking at your feet this spring.
You don’t need to be a little girl to enjoy these treats, but we’re sure it wouldn’t hurt!
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