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As some of our more creative and caffeine-addicted readers might recall, we recently reported that Japan is now supplying a variety of DIY latte-art related goods which will enable anyone to create awe-inspiring masterpieces at home. Of course, we were fascinated by the prospect of being able to stun friends and casual acquaintances with our barista-style foamy coffee sculpting skills. So when the opportunity to test out Takara Tomy’s Awataccino machine came around, we jumped at the chance!
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
This Christmas you can celebrate by putting a powdered Christmas cake on your rice in Japan
The Animate anime lucky bag is an otaku mind-blowing value【Photos】
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doRamen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowlJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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 touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challengesStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing 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
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
This Christmas you can celebrate by putting a powdered Christmas cake on your rice in Japan
The Animate anime lucky bag is an otaku mind-blowing value【Photos】
Just in time for fall: Hot yogurt you can chug
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Deadly New Year mochi strikes again, hospitalizing 19 and resulting in 4 deaths
Learn English from cute anthropomorphic warships in KanColle parody textbook【Pics】
We push our luck and buy a lucky bag from a Japanese vending machine
Passing the JLPT N1 — Here’s how I did it, so you can too!
Love yakiniku but dining solo? Here’s what it’s like to eat alone at Yakiniku Like
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line