Our car painted with magic markers vs a car wash: Which will win?

When we painted a car in permanent marker many asked; “What if it rained?” So, we did you one better.

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Students in Finland, the world’s best-educated country, react to Japan’s harsh school rules

Would these Finnish students be as successful if they’d gone through the Japanese school system instead?

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Manga shows how to fix major modern video game problem: Go old-school when choosing what to play

Two different scenarios, two completely different gameplay experiences.

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We’re not sure if we should laugh or cry at this hairstylist’s striking hair tattoo of Trump

Now customers can rest easy knowing the President of the United States will always be on the back of their mind.

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Dragon Ball Cafe and Diner opens in Osaka, lets you feast like a Super Saiyan for a limited time

Treat yourself to some Krillin Chestnut Steamed Buns, Vegeta Lemon Chicken, Flying Nimbus Pancakes, and many more!

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Japanese zoo’s “Smoker Enclosure” sign taken down

Visitors now on their own to tell the difference between smokers and koalas.

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Japanese companies want to monitor employees working overtime using in-office flying drones

Developers say it’s a great way to improve employee health.

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The luxurious new Bâton d’or La Recolte Pocky has us feeling fancy【Taste test】

With an elegant French name like that, we knew we were in for something special!

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Japan’s Final Fantasy Christmas cakes are a holiday tradition we can totally get behind

Why settle for boring strawberry shortcake when Square Enix video game franchise’s Chocobo, Moogle, and Cactuar are ready and waiting in edible form?

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Hands-free holidaying: Robotic suitcases that follow you around unveiled【Video】

The world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, or maybe Pixar’s Wall-e, comes a step closer with the demonstration of suitcases with a mind of their own.

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Merry matcha! Starbucks Japan adds two subtly changed, deliciously different green tea beverages

Christmas is a time for romance in Japan, and we’ve fallen in love with the taste, and even the texture, of these two new Starbucks treats.

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Kemono Friends Producer: China will overtake Japan in anime within a decade

According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.

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Our Japanese-language reporter asks foreigner how Christians feel about Christmas in Japan

How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?

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Wakayama man tries to woo woman by cutting her brakes

Sure, we all know that deceit and sabotage are the fastest ways to a woman’s heart, but this was over the line.

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State of the otaku union 2017: Idols booming, boys’ love flat, erotic games drooping

Tokyo research company releases its annual report on what’s up and what’s down in Japan’s otaku economy.

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Hypnotic moving map of Tokyo’s crazy rush hour trains almost makes them relaxing【Video】

There’s definitely a beauty to the controlled chaos of the morning commute in Japan’s capital.

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Our Japanese staff take on the Invisible Box Challenge that’s going viral【Video】

Just another day in the office as our Japanese-language staff prance about the place, jumping other things no-one else can see.

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Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire species are coming to Pokémon GO this week【Video】

Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.

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Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics mascot finalists unveiled【Pics & Video】

These six mascots take their inspiration from sakura cherry blossoms, shrines, and Japanese fairy tales.

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