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Considering some of the cute critters we’ve seen recently, you might have come away with the impression that Japan is all generous birds and adorable yet spatially confused dogs. But you still shouldn’t let your guard down, because as this video shows, you never know when you’re going to run into a robot dinosaur that breaks away from its handlers and rampages through a crowd.
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kilometers across Japan
Pizza Hut Japan’s pickled plum pizza is mercilessly aware of what it is【Taste test】
Sugakiya brings back the ’70s with a retro ramen experience in Nagoya
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
“Get paid to chat online with Japanese girls” part-time job sounds like scam, is apparently legit
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photosBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the SnakeThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing 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
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
“Get paid to chat online with Japanese girls” part-time job sounds like scam, is apparently legit
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photos
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Unexpectedly cute stowaway on JR train causes delays, smiles
Travel to a Japanese convenience store at an active volcano
At what age should parents stop giving kids New Year’s otoshidama money? Japanese netizens answer
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Ghibli Park unveils new shop and restaurants in Witch’s Valley area, and yes — there’s a bakery!
Shibuya Halloween suspects tracked down by cameras watching what train ticket they bought