In Japan, one yen coins don’t get picked up by strangers in public – they multiply instead

One coin became an investment in happiness for an entire apartment complex.

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Ladybeard makes a comeback as Aquabeard, unshaven fearsome protector of the deep

Why isn’t this guy in the movie?

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Chinese government uses character bearing uncanny resemblance to Mario in anti-corruption video

Famous plumber finds himself sucked into a world of politics.

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Surprising amount of Japanese people find going to see their friend’s new baby annoying

Childbirth may have been a big deal for you, but it’s not necessarily for everyone else.

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Ninjago World to arrive in Legoland Japan, lets visitors learn the blocky ways of the shadow

Master techniques crucial to becoming a master Lego ninja.

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Tokyo accessory maker turns Japan’s prefectures into pieces of art to wear around your neck

Beautiful silver series is a subtle way to show off your favorite part of Japan.

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Meet your favorite Sesame Street characters at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Japan

Once again, Krispy Kreme gives us a line of doughnuts that are way too cute to eat!

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Japanese netizen comes up with brilliant idea for child-friendly train handle

Too short to reach the grab handles? This trick ensures your little ones will always be safe and steady on public transport.

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Chiitan, the self-injuring otter mascot, to get own animated series

You just can’t keep a good otter down.

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Japanese Twitter user wins free ice cream for a year, surprised that’s what they literally get

If you ever wanted to know what a full year of ice cream looks like, here’s you chance!

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Aichi man discovers he is the legendary “Ghost Trumpeter of Lake Iruka”

One guy’s life suddenly became an M. Night Shyamalan movie.

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Anime vs. idols? Latest annual otaku survey shows where fans are spending their money

One type of surveyed otaku spends twice as much as almost any other.

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Survey shows Japanese women would love to be getting some chocolate on Valentine’s Day too

New social movement gives rise to a new word: gyaku choco.

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Nintendo announces return of Dr. Mario this summer to smartphones worldwide

Everyone’s favorite physician who likes to get high from mushrooms is back!

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Japanese kids can get boo-boos treated by augmented reality anime characters in Bandai-d form

These Bandai band-aids come with an app that lets Super Sentai or PreCure characters wish away the pain. Aww!

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San Francisco’s Dumpling Time arrives in Japan, opens in downtown Tokyo

Mr Sato meets the King-Dum Xiaolongbao.

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Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” Japanese tattoo fail spawns hilarious parody tattoos online

Her kanji tattoo doesn’t make sense in any language, but the humour is universal.

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Eat up, kids! Also, be aware that sometimes mommies and daddies sleep around.

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Limited edition lucky cat lunch boxes are back, promise to make your food too cute to eat

The cat-shaped boxes come in three adorable varieties.

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“Do you have a lot of money?” Japanese kid crushes day care worker with innocent cruelty

Care provider admits he doesn’t, and the kids aren’t at all surprised.

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