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Black Ninja
Burger King is bringing on the bizarre burgers once again with their new “Kuro Ninja,” a burger with a black bun and long, thick strip of bacon protruding out of one side. We’re not sure if ninjas ever stuck their tongues out at their enemies, but if they did and they were somehow magically transformed into a burger, this is what they’d look like.
Taking revenge on Starbucks in Japan with 10,000 yen at the Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Shinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains
Clever and cute cat keyhole bra is only one-fourth of lingerie set’s feline charms 【Photos】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Tokyo police arrest teen for having knife 2mm too long, released because type of knife mistaken
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in JapanUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
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”
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fansBad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin lockerShinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in surveyPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
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 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
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
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Shinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains
Clever and cute cat keyhole bra is only one-fourth of lingerie set’s feline charms 【Photos】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Tokyo police arrest teen for having knife 2mm too long, released because type of knife mistaken
100 years of Japanese women’s hair and makeup trends in less than a minute and a half【Video】
Why reading their own language gives Mongolians a headache
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Okinawa man hired to steal 1,500 Pokémon cards arrested in Tokyo
Nagoya elementary students caught defrauding classmate for nearly 1 million yen
Studio Ghibli adds a Spirited Away jewellery box to its merchandise range in Japan