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There’s a lot to look forward to in the Year of the Monkey—Here are just a few of the top Japan-related events you won’t want to miss in 2016!
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enjoys a shaved ice, Twitter buries him in a hashtag avalanche
Comiket attendee finds a beautiful handmade anime bag, is surprised to discover its artist
Swiss otaku says he’s moving to Japan after customs officials confiscate his 66-pound manga haul
Tokyo too hot for you? It’s already snowing in Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island【Photos】
Awesome fan-made stop-motion video using Gundam models is a Gundam fan’s dream come true 【Videos】
This Shinto shrine’s gorgeous glass gateways are the only ones of their kind in all Japan【Photos】
Japanese Internet sad to see the word “chikan” becoming commonly used in English
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ice cream flavours inspired by fairytales
Ziploc x Beams Couture collaboration from Japan makes transparent bag fashion cool
Dragon Ball’s Lord Beerus shows up at mortal’s house, lowly humans beware!【Cat cosplay】
Weekly
“The boobs are important,” anime director’s feedback notes remind animators
Japan’s number-one cosplayer draws an incredible crowd as she steals the show at Comiket【Photos】
Does the Japanese word “natsukashii” exist in other languages? Japanese Twitter investigates
The beautiful cosplayers of summer Comiket 2018【Photos】- Dragon Ball’s Lord Beerus shows up at mortal’s house, lowly humans beware!【Cat cosplay】
- Japanese Internet sad to see the word “chikan” becoming commonly used in English
Biannual Comiket otaku migration attracts a predator for the first time 【Video】
Gatebox digital wife gets full-scale launch, texts you at work and can even share a drink【Videos】
Mr. Sato tries to eat a cheap beef bowl, gets a massive, luxurious surprise in the process
Japanese genius finds a clever way to remind himself how awesome coming home is【Video】
Monthly
Depressed Japanese gamer brightens his days by giving himself a log-in bonus for his real life
Video of Japanese airport baggage handlers’ amazing service fills rest of the world with jealousy
Aspiring Canadian cosplayer living in Tokyo arrested for immigration fraud sham marriage
Japan’s record-setting heat wave is hot enough to melt anime figure ankles
Busty waitresses, breast-shaped ramen draw crowds to new anime-themed restaurant in Tokyo【Photos】- “The boobs are important,” anime director’s feedback notes remind animators
Buddhist priest at Japanese temple lodging goes viral for rude responses to tourist’s bad reviews
Japanese deliveryman delivers beating and justice to knife-wielding criminal in Tokyo【Video】- Japan’s number-one cosplayer draws an incredible crowd as she steals the show at Comiket【Photos】
It’s so hot in Japan that people are cooking food in/on their cars【Photos】
Yearly
Japanese netizens show love for “English Toast” which is neither English nor Toast
Drinking party breaks out on Tokyo Station platform as Shinkansen delay strands travelers- Depressed Japanese gamer brightens his days by giving himself a log-in bonus for his real life
- Video of Japanese airport baggage handlers’ amazing service fills rest of the world with jealousy
Shibuya stylist transforms nerdy-looking man into handsome guy with a trendy makeover【Video】
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
Idol group AKB48 sells 2.5 million copies of new CD, bags full of them end up in trash days later
This is what a 10,000-yen (US$92) Tokyo bento boxed lunch looks like【Taste test】- Aspiring Canadian cosplayer living in Tokyo arrested for immigration fraud sham marriage
- Japan’s record-setting heat wave is hot enough to melt anime figure ankles
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This Shinto shrine’s gorgeous glass gateways are the only ones of their kind in all Japan【Photos】
Japanese Internet sad to see the word “chikan” becoming commonly used in English
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ice cream flavours inspired by fairytales
Ziploc x Beams Couture collaboration from Japan makes transparent bag fashion cool
Dragon Ball’s Lord Beerus shows up at mortal’s house, lowly humans beware!【Cat cosplay】
“Once In Your Life In Osaka” is this year’s song of the summer 【Video】
Tokyo politician creates dojinshi manga, will be at Comiket selling it
Japanese cat sleeps so hard it flattens its head, scores a cuteness critical hit
Anime voice actress is selling her used miniskirt…for US$690!
Mysterious Japanese woman gives one million yen in cash to man she’s never met, then disappears
“The boobs are important,” anime director’s feedback notes remind animators
Gatebox digital wife gets full-scale launch, texts you at work and can even share a drink【Videos】
The first ever pizza-dispensing vending machine in Japan is now operating in Hiroshima
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