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Make that adorable and lightning-fast ducks.
Tired of sleepless nights from your cute kitty pushing you around the bed? Here’s a quick and clever solution.
Sudden exuberance following soccer win draws praise for vigor and speed.
Take a trip back in time and into feline cuteness with this new cat cafe in one of Tokyo’s most history-rich neighborhoods.
Local citizen takes the law into her own hands and catches the prepaid card-stealing bird, but lands in trouble with the authorities herself.
And other otaku have a theory about where he learned it.
Hunting instincts lose out to fluffiness and mutual friendship.
Japanese social media users fall in love as dog chases down Google Street View car many times its size.
If you want to see Ueno Zoo’s adorable infant panda, you’ll absolutely want to get there before the gates open.
Others saw a grievously injured pigeon. He saw the most insane way possible to impart wisdom to Japan’s young people.
The adorable breed of dogs introduces the Internet to its home in Japan’s northern Akita Prefecture.
Alina Zagitova wants to give her new Akita Inu a name that means “victory,” but there’s one thing she might be overlooking.
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Make-your-own-Totoro plushie workshop event coming to Ghibli Park park this fall
Osaka man arrested for running little pet shop of horrors with dangerous crocodile
Japanese food hack says to soak your grapes in carbonated water, but is the fizz worth the buzz?
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
One of Japan’s best convenience store egg sandwiches is one you won’t find at the big three chains
Krispy Kreme Japan gets extra-local with adorable new Hokkaido snow fairy donuts
Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Cuddly starry night Totoro and other Ghibli blankets set to keep you cozy in chilly months ahead
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Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Japan’s first-ever conveyor-belt Sushi Bus announces Tokyo tour start date, reservations now open
Foreign tourists get free Shinkansen tickets in Japan, and here’s how to claim them
Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
Toys R Us is leaving Japan after 35 years in the country
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
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- Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods- Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]
New Gundam Base superstores coming soon in the U.S., with one opening this month
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Studio Ghibli releases new onigiri rice ball-shaped lunch bag for Kiki’s Delivery Service fans
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
How to watch Studio Ghibli’s new anime in Japan, with a special after-dark outdoor screening for Halloween
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Sendai Bank gifts babies their weight at birth in money upon opening a new bank account
Viral Yokohama cafe tops teas with mini teapots with a clever smoldering secret [Photos]
Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Cuddly starry night Totoro and other Ghibli blankets set to keep you cozy in chilly months ahead
Foreign tourist numbers drop in Osaka, despite record-setting highs from U.S. and Korea
Starbucks Japan says sayonara to the Filone for new sandwiches and a Pumpkin Soupuccino
McDonald’s Japan officially changes its mascot’s name…to Ronald McDonald
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]
Casio collaborates with a Kyoto foil master for a luxurious one million yen G-SHOCK
Opening of new Gundam anime superstore in America postponed indefinitely
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Totoro and other Ghibli anime figure humidifiers return just in time for the dry season [Photos]
Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren’t people using them?
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