The three biggest religions of Japan and some of their sects unite in the spiritual fight against the disease.
Buddhism (Page 3)
” ‘Cause every little thing gonna be all right.”
We’ll give you a hint: this vending machine will provide you divine protection while on the go.
Buddhist monks juggle, box, dance to show their garments are no hindrance after monk refuses to pay fine for driving in his robe.
Dozens of free-roaming bunnies at this temple now have a new overlord looking out for them.
Many people are siding with the Mt Koya priest, who said he was frustrated by tourists who post “arrogant responses like they’re some travel pioneer”.
It’s so massive that from certain angles it looks like Japan is under attack by a giant alien life-form.
Lovingly appropriate choice by wacky inventor asserts that mom isn’t gone, she’s just resting.
No matter how much good it brings, the sound of a humongous bell struck 108 times might be too much for some people.


















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Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
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