Hardcore anime fans like to travel and snap pics like anyone else, but there’s something that’s always just out of frame.
This teabag-shaped envelope that looks like a clutch bag should get you plenty of attention just by carrying it!
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Many of the people in the video spent their early lives living in a Japan that was ruled by a shogun.
Animal psychologists from Kyoto University create public service video that’s not about cats, but for the animals themselves to watch and learn from.
This huge plush ferret is so gigantic you might have to have someone else hold it up while you hug it.
“Refresh your soul and hair!” is the slogan of the first white-hair-removal specialty store in Japan.
No loyalty program or first-class ticket required for this traveler’s oasis with free drinks, loaner Nintendo Switch systems, and shower booths.
Passersby were treated to the jazzy refrain of Kenshi Yonezu’s Lemon, as played by a gigantic mop-headed monster.
Cafe Lattes served in fluffy cup holders, sweet steamed Kitty head buns, and a special lunch are all on the menu at Lawson.
The least-faithful prefecture in the survey is often laughed at for being uncool, but responding residents seem to be plenty popular.
Surreal videos show event that led to the creation of four new couples, and might be a surprisingly good fit for Japanese society.
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