Company is tired of people thinking the chime means “Feel free to knock people over if they’re standing between you and your train.”
Fatbergs be gone with this new method of washing your rear without a Japanese washlet toilet.
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Totoro chopstick rests, lanterns, cups, and figurines created by Shigaraki craftsmen specialising in tanuki raccoon dog figurines.
After suspect steals police officer’s weapon and turns it against him, employee of company with cute cat mascot joins fight on streets of Tokyo.
Many people are siding with the Mt Koya priest, who said he was frustrated by tourists who post “arrogant responses like they’re some travel pioneer”.
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We find out if it enjoying salt and pepper in a beer is best left to the professionals or not.
The shortage of capable volunteers is causing the government to turn to universities for resources. But does it really help?
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The anime heroines might be like a family, but their relative sizes are very different.
A beautifully arranged, blissfully huge order of one of Japan’s favorite summertime foods.
Second-generation fried food eating aid is available now, makes signature dish glove-licking good!
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