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This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
Twitter wants you to help find the people taken in these beautiful black-and-white photos from Japan’s past.
Centuries-old earthenware plate gets a special assist from a kitty in becoming an ultra-rare, ultra-cute antique.
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This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
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Japan’s new manhole cover T-shirts let you show off your local prefectural pride
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Nearly 70 percent of young Japanese women self-identify as otaku in survey
Can you guess which world children’s literature stars these awesome “anime” characters are?
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