Although the protester that managed to infiltrate the European Central Bank’s monthly press conference recently got plenty of media attention with her clever deployment of a so-called “Glitter Bomb” – that is, she scattered the notoriously-difficult-to-remove, fabulous substance everywhere – her protest method of choice came a few months too late.
Everyone knows, of course, that the disruptive substance du jour now is the dial-a-bag of dongs. Glitter is just so yesterday. But, our intrepid protester is still getting her due time in the spotlight in Japan because of her resemblance to a certain anime character.
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Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
We ate “the alien of Japan’s Ariake Sea,” and you can too, if you’re brave enough【Taste test】
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
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Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
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Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there’s a hack to get it cheap in Japan
Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
We ate “the alien of Japan’s Ariake Sea,” and you can too, if you’re brave enough【Taste test】
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Visit to a Japanese fish market has us trying tuna eggs for the first time【SoraKitchen】
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
“Moe temple” in Tokyo to woo anime geeks with maid cafe
Five types of foreigner you’ll meet in Japan
Chinese government tells citizens to not travel to Japan during Chinese New Year
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