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The latest snaps of Tony Jaa and Milla Jovovich in their Monster Hunter guises have drawn a mixed set of reactions from the Japanese net.
After the success of its mystery meat flavor, Cup Noodle turns its ingenuity to the sea and one of Japan’s most expensive ingredients.
Ever wanted to bathe in the Milky Way? These new bath salts will have you smelling like stardust in no time!
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Or, if you’re in the mood for something less crunchy, there’s the option of tempura soba-flavor popcorn.
Sure, it sounds nice, but critics say the deeper meaning behind his choice of words spells trouble ahead.
Dozens of free-roaming bunnies at this temple now have a new overlord looking out for them.
Japanese schools continue in their quest to make math as annoying and tedious as possible.
The legend of tragically named pseudo-animator Shojiki Komata returns!
The female wrestler, who injured her finger during the altercation, is being hailed a hero for her actions.
Ever find yourself getting drowsy in public? Zap yourself back into productivity with this handy gadget.
Tiny-scale operation for pint-sized retro console resales is still too big for Japanese police to look the other way.
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Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Domino’s Japan has all-you-can-eat pizza isn’t an Internet rumor, but it is hard to find
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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- One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
- Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too- Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】- Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
- New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit
Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row- One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme- Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?- Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
- After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
- Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Domino’s Japan has all-you-can-eat pizza isn’t an Internet rumor, but it is hard to find
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
All-you-can-eat yakiniku in Shinjuku for less than 10 bucks!
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Cheeseburger rice bowls arrive at Japanese beef bowl chain Matsuya, and in our stomach【Taste test】
Observing the first night of a married couple – Does such a family tradition exist?
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