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Apparently even crows aren’t immune to the “I put this card in my deck because I think the character looks cool!” weakness.
Turns out the Japanese randoseru school backpack is perfectly designed for cats to ride on.
Unexpected post-typhoon scene in Japan is so beautiful it looks like something from a movie.
What you really need is a small, vibrant image of a dog to tie your personal seal together.
Kitty currency merchandise has us hoping this faux banknote will one day become a reality.
The makers of Japan’s cutest animal drinkware add mug handles and kawaii cats to their lineup.
The perfect accessory for when you want to come home and pretend you’re not an adult, but still look cool.
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Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
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Uniqlo’s shockingly sexy new clothing item inspires selfies and anime-style fan art
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That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
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Should a man in his 40s pursue a 19-year-old Japanese convenience store clerk?
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Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Post-meal waste at Japanese sushi restaurant sparks controversy online- Uniqlo’s shockingly sexy new clothing item inspires selfies and anime-style fan art
Shinkansen announcer shares moment her mother hears her voice on bullet train for the first time
Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
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- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
- Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog- Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
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Japanese people outraged by group riding bikes through underground shopping mall in Osaka 【Video】
Dam management finds laughably clever way to deter nighttime thrill-seekers in Japan【Video】
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
3-D model of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print The Great Wave stuns people in Japan 【Video】
Uniqlo’s new Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies modeled for the first time【Photos】
Lipton releases new bubble tea ice cream bar with tapioca pearls in Japan
Style your hair like a cat with kitty saliva hair gel from Japan
The Magikarp kiss — Japanese woman explains why the Pokémon-like smooch is so terrible
Beautiful Zelda, awesome Pokémon/Mario crossover merch are Nintendo Tokyo shop exclusives【Pics】
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
Can a Japanese person look good in one of those for-foreigner souvenir kimono? Mr. Sato finds out
We try it out: Does Uniqlo’s HeatTech Ultra Warm work on a motorbike ride in the dead of winter?
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