There was meat, there was bread, and there were fries, but it still wasn’t quite as expected.
The twitter account of an aquarium is willing to stoop to some serious lows to get more patrons. Literally!
Artist meets fan who loves his work yet can’t buy it, but not because she can’t afford it.
Man with more determination than brains says after initial rejection days earlier, he “just couldn’t forget her.”
From love hotels to 7-Eleven carparks, some of these first-date experiences are truly mind-boggling.
After tasting defeat at Fatburger in America a year ago, we’re back for a rematch as the Los Angeles-based burger chain comes to Japan.
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A celebration where it isn’t really clear if the guests love or hate the couple getting married.
Famicom Mini Weekly Shonen Jump 50th Anniversary Version is all about manga/anime games, but that could spell disaster for North America.
Japan has a reputation for cool gadgets and efficient interiors, but this is on a whole new level!
Clam chowder and chili dips also available, and are enticing alternatives to Japanese pizza with mayo.
Tongue-lashing has fans of Idolmaster, Evangelion franchises thinking they’ve heard that voice before.
Hello Kitty’s home company is running its yearly poll to decide which out-of-company character will get their own event at the Puroland theme park.
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Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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