Whisky worship: Kyoto craftsmen make prayer beads out of Japanese whisky barrels

Oak is reborn as juzu after half-century helping to make Japanese whisky.

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Email spam exhibition held online by Japanese telecom giant

Finally, an exhibition for con artists.

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Ghibli fan wins Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Studio Ghibli memorabilia

A massive collection No Face would be proud of.

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Japanese pro gamer kicked off e-sports team after saying short men shouldn’t have human rights

Tekken pro asks guys under 170 centimeters (67 inches) tall to “please live your life with the idea ‘I have no human rights’ in your mind.”

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Exquisite Fist of the North Star shochu set on sale for limited time

Shochu and ceramics so good, your head will explode.

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This Nagoya cafe offers a private room to enjoy tea, meditation, and solitude in total darkness

When we tried it, we actually felt reborn!

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Burger King releases the King Yeti on Japan

No Yetis were harmed in the making of this burger…we think. 

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These special Starbucks sakura drinks can only be found at three places in all of Japan

Cherry blossom tea dessert drinks will reward the taste buds of those who make the trip.

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Optimus Prime and Megatron are now officially cute anime girls with Transformers Bishoujo【Photos】

Figure maker Kotobukiya transforms the cartoon rivals into some very unexpected forms.

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Is Japan’s “Hai, Cheese!” photo culture becoming obsolete?

More and more young Japanese women are saying “peace out” to old photo-taking customs.

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“Every police station in Kanagawa accepting funeral home bribes,” according to former officer

Defendant in bribery case claims he’s far from alone.

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Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu shows gamer cred with Super NES recommendations in interview【Video】

”Do you play games on your smartphone?” asks interviewer before the two-time gold medalist says his two favorite games are from the ‘90s.

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Mos Burger mascot retires to make way for new character in Japan

50-year-old burger character is traded in for a newer, younger, human model. 

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We sample both of the “secret” Starbucks cakes that you can only order online

Incredibly rich and dense, these cakes are perfect for Extreme Fans of cheesecake or chocolate.

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Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best ikura sushi?【Taste test】

We go round Japan’s top kaitenzushi chains to find the best place to go for salmon roe.

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Japanese fast food chain releases “high-protein” sandwich made of fried chicken, bacon, cheese

Lotteria takes accentuating the positive to a new extreme with the Hot Wild Chicken Sandwich.

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Sailor Moon anime series celebrates 30 years with an Anna Sui accessory tie-up

Pretty brand plus pretty characters? Pretty fashionable!

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Starbucks Japan’s sakura Frappuccino and latte make us see the cherry blossoms in a new light

A very Japanese hanami flower-viewing experience. 

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Demon Slayer anime is heading to Swordsmith Village as new season is immediately greenlit

Teaser visuals put the spotlight on Mist and Love Hashira.

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Chiba man arrested for writing “Amazon!” on Shinto shrine

Looks like he’s either really happy or really angry about online retail.

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