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Tired of mowing down pedestrians and scratching up your car while cruising around town? You, my friend, need a supersoft cushion car!
Developed by Hiroshima University, this electric car is completely surrounded by ultra-strong air-filled cushions that protect both those inside and outside the car, meaning that as well as being environmentally friendly it transforms life-destroying collisions into mere belly bounces from the Stay Puft Marshmallow man.
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
How to properly pronounce “Ghibli” and other fun trivia about the legendary animation studio
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Butt without body – Strange new anime figure line is all about the backside【Photos】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machinesJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schoolsThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
How to properly pronounce “Ghibli” and other fun trivia about the legendary animation studio
The best Christmas Market in Japan? Yokohama event is top choice for travellers
Butt without body – Strange new anime figure line is all about the backside【Photos】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
You can be the pirate king! Put yourself in a One Piece New Year’s card online for free
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride
85-year-old great-grandmother from Hiroshima is Japan’s newest virtual YouTuber/idol【Video】
Hello Kitty announces crossover with landmark anime franchise The Rose of Versailles
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!