Another Akihabara icon disappears as famous rice bowl restaurant closes its doors

Sad demise of this Tokyo branch breaks our hearts.

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Voice actress warns “idiots” to not take bathroom breaks while streaming final Evangelion film

Ordinarily our feelings would be hurt, but the language feels entirely appropriate when it’s coming from the voice of this character.

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Deer in Nara Park mysteriously disappear during this year’s shikadamari season

Free-roaming deer continue to baffle visitors and experts with their unusual behaviour.

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Celebrate famous works of art AND cats with these adorably clever “Cats in Art” capsule toys

Collect all five and create your own “Nyanko Museum!”

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Japanese Sumi Toaster brings charcoal cooking technology to sliced bread

A new way to create the perfect slice of toast.

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Georgian Paralympic judo athlete arrested for attacking a security guard in a Tokyo hotel

The Olympic Organizing Committee is considering what kind of punishment he’ll receive, on top of any legal repercussions.  

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Japan’s ultra-classy overnight bus gives you your own sleeping pod【Photos】

It’s also one of the cheapest ways to get between Tokyo and Kyoto.

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Japanese mayor who bit softball athlete’s gold medal to forfeit three months’ pay

Nagoya politician also attends harassment awareness workshop, says comments he made about dating and marriage to medalist were inappropriate.

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What it’s like to apply for and receive a vaccine passport in Japan for travel abroad

Our reporter shares some important things to know if you’ll be applying for a vaccine passport within Japan.

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Japanese idol concert goes ahead during heavy rain, creates crazy scenes for otaku near Mt Fuji

Mosh pit turns into a pond but that doesn’t stop the singing and dancing.

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Tattoos, murder, and a Totoro connection? Studio Ghibli reveals secrets of Princess Mononoke

Ghibli let fans ask anything they wanted and pulled back the curtain on the 1997 Hayao Miyazaki anime classic, which almost wasn’t titled Princess Mononoke.

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Protect your fingers with these adorable rubber thimbles based off ancient Japanese clay dolls

Imagine showing up to the club with these babies on.

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New Uniqlo x Pokémon collection coming to Japan this month!

Acclaimed London and New York artists put a new spin on some of our favourite pocket monsters.

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Why a Nagasaki graveyard is one of the best places in Japan to find a seat

When your feet are killing you, rest in peace at the cemetery!

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We drop big bucks on the Big Stream Soumen Slider Mega Las Vegas, but is it worth it?

Because why do something normally when you can do it Vegas-style instead?

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Enjoy the pleasure of endless bubble wrap with Infinity Bubble Wrap AIR

The future of stress relief is now.

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McDonald’s Japan’s version of the viral TikTok apple pie hack

How to create the “ultimate dessert” that’s got everyone talking on social media. 

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Mr Sato goes head-to-head with a giant cream soda parfait in a Tokyo cafe

Enormous dessert’s clown-like face belies the monstrosity that lies within. 

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Self-screening urine test for depression and other mental illness developed in Japan

Urine for a mental health screening.

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What’s inside the McDonald’s Big Smile Bag in Japan

All part of the chain’s Japan-exclusive 50th anniversary celebrations.

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