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Japanese train stations get the self-proclaimed “vigilante” heroes they neither need, nor want.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
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Beyond sakura: How to tell a cherry blossom from a plum or peach flower
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Hayao Miyazaki and Evangelion creator get together for a photo and a talk about beards
Japanese cat Maru faces biggest dilemma yet: which tiny brown box to sit in
Video claims that if you can read a certain font, you are probably not Japanese【Video】
Live-action Hunter x Hunter stage play is first in almost 20 years, reveals in-costume cast【Vid】
Japan’s new trading card game hit has pictures of real-life middle-aged men on every card【Video】
Kyoto’s most popular local sweets get a soft spin with Fuwafuwa Otabe【Taste test】
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