New agriculture minister named, thousands make the same joke online at once

We’re bringing sexy back to farming.

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Japan’s bullet train-upholstery chairs bring Shinkansen style to your living room【Photos】

JR East Shinkansen-style seats are great even if they’re not going anywhere.

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“I have never purchased rice” – Japan’s agriculture head says he gets it for free, flip-flops

Public dealing with rampant price increases for rice unhappy with minster’s claim he gets more than he can eat from political supporters.

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Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition drink that’s big on simplicity

We find out if simplicity equals perfection or a desire for more flavour.

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New Pokémon x Ippudo collaboration has Pikachu on board as ramen chef

Exclusive goods only available at one Pokémon Center in Japan.

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Studio Ghibli’s new Howl’s Moving Castle curtain brings magical anime charm to your home

A dash of magic from Howl’s room, now available in the real world.

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Musings on Okinawa’s canned enthusiasm for all things Spam

Net users reflect on the island prefecture’s status as a top world consumer of Spam.

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Japanese Bake Cheese Tart chain reopens with an even cheesier menu of sweet cheese treats

The decade-old cheese tart specialty shop in Japan gets an expanded menu that sweet dreams are made of (cheese).

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Does Chiikawa’s cuteness have a breaking point? Testing anime character’s edible stickers【Photos】

Looking for the limits of Chiikawa and friends.

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Japan’s favorite curry rice restaurant chain also runs a bakery with more than just curry bread

Cocoichibanya’s bakery is hiding in plain sight in Shinjuku.

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Japanese couple fights burglars with bug spray, golf club as they gas, smash getaway car【Video】

Husband and wife show quick thinking, no mercy as pawnshop robbery goes very badly.

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In search of the fish with a human face in Japan

Travel to a hidden spot that’s home to a carp with a human face.

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Nintendo is opening a new specialty store this year, its first at the west end of Japan

Big news for gamers and travelers in Kyushu’s biggest city, who might be getting the most convenient Nintendo specialty store yet.

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What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Japan’s Mos Burger?【Japan Super Budget Dining】

Japan’s favorite domestic hamburger chain is known for higher quality than other fast food burger joints, but higher prices too, so our team searches for the optimum 1,000-yen Mos Burger meal.

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Orange rice and orange curry from Ehime is even orangier than expected

“Oh My God!!”

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Japan’s Rental High School Student Project is more wholesome than it sounds, good for its community

Program creates connections and offers help for senior citizens.

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Japan offers to import Japanese cars from the US

But will consumers here buy American-made Japanese cars?

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Studio Ghibli earrings bring classy fun to your look courtesy of Totoro, Calcifer, and more 【Pics】

Pierced-ear and clip-type accessories for the sophisticated anime fan.

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Ramen vending machine brings a new noodle stand experience to Tokyo station

A unique way to eat ramen in Japan.

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Four yakuza members arrested for having office too close to library

This time, the yakuza have gone too far… in the direction of a library.

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