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Aussie Beef
How limber are you? If you’re like me and you sit in an office chair all day hunched over a computer, you’re probably not too flexible. But, you know, that’s what happens with age, right? You start getting older and all of a sudden your body just goes kaput. I mean, it’s not like there are old women doing sideways somersaults and throwing their legs over their heads with reckless abandon, right?
Oh, wait, of course there are!
It’s come to that time of the year again when many of us will be thinking about getting in shape (or wishing we already had!) as our garments become skimpier and the amount of flesh on show sees an increase. For some, this means planning well ahead of the summer season and going through heavy exercise or muscle training sessions at the gym. However, I’m sure that if you came across the 80-year-old Japanese man in the photo above, you’d find it hard to believe that he was a professional bodybuilder. Perhaps the most natural response would be, “An old man keeping himself active.” But wait until you see the body that he’s hiding under that tracksuit.
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Final Fantasy characters become giant plushies, take over Tokyo’s Shibuya Station 【Photos】
New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line【Photos】Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
“Disaster”: 2018 Kanji of the Year unveiled by Buddhist monk at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful gardenJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanNew Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games
Final Fantasy characters become giant plushies, take over Tokyo’s Shibuya Station 【Photos】
New Dragon Ball die-cast car toys bring Frieza’s pod to the Dream Tomica line【Photos】
We order a ridiculously long, thin serving of soft serve ice cream, get a big surprise instead
7-Eleven showcases its newest robots for cleaning, stocking, and customer service
Pro sumo wrestler walks into Japanese arcade, shows off amazing rhythm game drum skills【Video】
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Burger King Japan launches King Fusion, and the possibilities are endless (and delicious)
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Tokyo has an anime character-themed perfume shop, and we stopped by to talk with the creator