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Bemool
A new online service called Bemool has just been launched in Japan targeted at men who don’t know how to dress themselves. For a meager service fee of 5,000 yen (about $60 US), a stylish and pretty expert will go out and buy some outfits for you, something that is no doubt a god-send for shopping-averse–hell, going-out-in-public-averse–net denizens. Read More
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
That time when we made a theme song for Kura Sushi out of our sheer love for it【Video】
Late-night cake cafe in Tokyo’s hostess/host bar district will satisfy your confectionary desires
We try roasted horseshoe crab in Thailand, regret our choice yet strangely long for more
Kyoto’s green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first timeStarbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
That time when we made a theme song for Kura Sushi out of our sheer love for it【Video】
Late-night cake cafe in Tokyo’s hostess/host bar district will satisfy your confectionary desires
We try roasted horseshoe crab in Thailand, regret our choice yet strangely long for more
Kyoto’s green tea sweets capital now has matcha ramen too!【Taste test】
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
What’s on the all-you-can-drink menu at Denny’s Japan? 【Family Restaurant Drink Bar Showdown】
Moving to Tokyo? Real estate agent picks five best neighborhoods for single residents
Pizza Hut releases secret burgers in Japan…but are they any good?
New Japanese bowl-shaped donburi rice cooker cooks rice and toppings at the same time
New Attack on Titan theme park attraction coming to Fuji-Q Highland
Super-expensive capsule toys – Trying out Japan’s Premium Gachapon machine【Photos】
Is this the set of the new Blade Runner film? No, it’s Uniqlo in New York
How many prizes can you win from Japanese arcade crane games with 10,000 yen?【Experiment】