“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency

Beyond embarrassingly cheap and infuriatingly cheap, is it possible to be abusively cheap?

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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost

You have to be very lucky to try this can of ice needles.

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Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters

San and Yubaba are tough as nails, but now also soft as beanbags.

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Sukiyaki Torotama burgers stampede back to Japan’s Lotteria for New Year’s luxury

Beefy, melty, potentially spicy burgers to end and begin the year with.

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Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses

It’s like a T-shirt for your face.

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Studio Ghibli releases new Panda! Go, Panda! goods for New Year

Putting an anime twist on the traditional Japanese celebration, with adorable character details.

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Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!

Thailand’s superstar pygmy hippo receives the highest honor that Mister Donut can bestow upon it, but not in Japan.

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Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】

Painting the World of Studio Ghibli contains background paintings from each and every feature-length Ghibli anime.

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Japanese man arrested for fraud after creating female AI-image persona to sell dating advice【Vid】

One man’s virtual avatar shows that online fantasy can have real-life consequences.

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Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary

Famichiki to be part of public school meals on special day in Family Mart’s original hometown.

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Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited time

 

A final offering from the green mermaid for 2024.

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Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison

New Cannabis Control Act rules loosen some restrictions while adding a new one.

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American tourists give us their opinion on the new Icee slushie drinks in Japan

We find out if the new Icees really taste the same in Japan as they do in the U.S.

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Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】

Higashiyama palace doll artisans turn their talents to Year of the Snake collection.

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Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition

These reimagined woodblock prints beautifully blend traditional culture and modern technology.

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Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】

Top pick is a familiar one, but third-place finisher is surging this year.

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Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro

Totoro brings a splash of anime magic to teatime.

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Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans

JR East wants walk-through gates within the next 10 years.

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Toyota gets second Guinness World Record for basketball playing humanoid robot

Yeah, but his D is weak if you ask me.

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Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates

Ibaraki’s first Foreign Resident Happiness Index finds some surprising variety in its three subcategories.

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