Man dressed suspiciously warm for Japanese summer chased by helicopter and arrested for fraud

He was drawing too much heat.

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New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan

Taking your time in Kanto, Tohoku, and Chubu? This might be just the pass for you.

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Yamanashi student jumps from building after eating “legal mood-enhancing” cookies sold online

Don’t take cookies from strangers.

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Lawson overloads some of its popular foods by doubling their amount for its 50th anniversary


Will our reporter be able to finish one of their dishes in a single sitting?

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Godiva Japan adds Dubai Chocolate treats to its menu for a limited time

Three limited-edition desserts are heaven for pistachio lovers.

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Riot of Demons actually a great reason to visit one of Tokyo’s most beautiful hotels this summer

Historical section of Tokyo’s “museum hotel” to be overrun, beautifully, by oni.

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All cars in Japan to have systems preventing accidents from gas/brake pedal mistakes by 2028

Systems will be in place to prevent dangerous mix-ups.

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Motorized kick scooter violations nearly double the number of motorized kick scooters in Japan

Everyone seems to be scooting themselves right into trouble.

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Osaka man arrested for selling colorized version of the original Godzilla from 1954

Color me surprised!

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Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】

Honestly some pretty clever visual trickery going on in ad for video game that knows exactly what it is.

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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

Travelers urged to confirm status of their reservations, including those made through one of the most popular overseas services.

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Final Fantasy IX gets its own pop-up store in Osaka and Tokyo for 25th anniversary

Final Fantasies grow up so fast, don’t they?

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7-Eleven selling “Japan’s longest roll of toilet paper” that’s 7.11 times longer than normal

Outstanding mileage for the size.

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Studio Ghibli adds beanbag plushies to its anime merchandise store in Japan

Beanbags with character…from My Neighbour Totoro, The Boy and the Heron, and Spirited Away.

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Japan’s beautiful TeamLab art group opening its first permanent immersive museum in Kyoto【Video】

Installations are high-concept enough for deep-thinkers, beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy.

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We enjoy sheer searing bliss with the help of a fun new torching tool from Family Mart

There’s a fine line between playing and experimenting with food…make that ten different foods, to see which one was most on fire.

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Identity crises abound with the Okonomiyaki Burger from Lotteria and/or Zetteria in Osaka

Is it okonomiyaki or a burger and what is the name of this place?

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Is 7-Eleven’s new anko butter burrito un-bean-lievably bad, or burrito bliss?

We spill the beans on 7-Eleven Japan’s latest fusion food.

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Japanese pro baseball team’s Father’s Day message misses strike zone, triggers traumatic memories

Tokyo team asked for memories about dads and baseball, found out they’re not all good ones.

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Does the Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget really create perfect instant ramen eggs?

Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates a way to elevate your ramen, but it might be more hassle than it’s worth.

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