Loses sexy schoolgirl DVD, gains a piece of hand-drawn artwork.
High Court hands down ruling in three-year legal dispute stemming from different attitudes between hard-core idol singer fans.
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No heartwarming anime-style artwork here, as these masks make the wearer look like a very large, very real cat.
Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
Things that “can’t be helped” in Japan, but are maybe a little different elsewhere in the world.
Mr. Sato experiences a classic of Japanese hairstyling from the Showa Era to get in touch with… Eh, okay. He lost a bet.
People in Japan responded to the remark with a heartwarming hashtag that immediately went viral, showing support for the Tohoku region.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
The new release is a great example of how big companies can support local businesses in the wake of a disaster.
After staring at his phone and almost crashing into a blind pedestrian in Tokyo, our reporter decided to walk a mile in his shoes.
If you want it, you’ll have to move quick, before Nintendo banishes it to the Twilight Realm.
Muscles, hot springs and stunning scenery combine to create some memorable slow motion bathing experiences.
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