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Japanese police officers turn police box into their own little love hotel, do it instead of duty

Late-night shifts, nothing to do, and a bed just sitting there.

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Coronavirus changes how Tokyo shrine handles centuries’ old purification process for visitors

Priests fear traditional custom could lead to infection, provide modern alternative.

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Japanese drugstore prohibits transforming into other people during coronavirus panic

Also asks that mask buyers refrain from suddenly developing a need for eyeglasses.

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Suicide rates for Japanese women/overall population reach historic low, with troubling exception

A decade of mental health improvement for almost everybody, but the “almost” part shows there’s still a lot of work to be done.

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An edible DIY Japanese rock garden is what we all need to stay sane while working from home【Pics】

Soothing to look at and delicious to taste, this is our newest home office amenity.

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Sakura Oreos set to blossom in Japan this spring and fill our hearts/stomachs with happiness

Two very Japanese Japan-exclusive flavors added to cookie lineup.

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We try on the Japanese kimono you can put on in 29 seconds, see if it lives up to the hype

Let it not be said that SoraNews24’s reporters don’t push the limits of speedy kimono suit-ups.

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Robot noodle chef starts working in Tokyo train station, serves up taste of the future【Video】

Our resident noodle expert tries out the robo soba.

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Vegan hamburger steak rice bowls added to over 1,900 convenience stores in Tokyo

Family Mart wants people who don’t want to eat animal products to have something to eat too.

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What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】

Yoko Maki comes out of retirement to reimagine Luffy as the only boy at an all-girls high school.

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Mr. Sato attempts to battle his butt forest with Japan’s affordable Osu! Ass Hair Trimmer

Mr. Sato acknowledges that he has butt hair, and (sort of) does something about it.

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Our male reporter got hair removed from his “delicate zone”, dishes on the whole experience

Hirazi tells us all the good and bad things that resulted from removing his pubic hair

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Starbucks Japan’s new Butterscotch Frappuccino confuses Japanese foodies, but does it satisfy?

”Is there booze in it?” wonders our taste tester.

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Japanese pizza in the coronavirus age – Testing Pizza Hut’s anti-infection Oki Pizza delivery

Company starts putting the pizza down to help keep customers and workers safe.

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Annual Tokyo memorial for March 11 tsunami comes with a heartwarming musical surprise【Video】

In remembrance of those who passed away during the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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We can’t wait for New Horizons, so we pigged out for Japan’s Animal Crossing Choco Egg figures

Instant gratification for Nintendo fans and sweets lovers.

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How to make so, Japan’s 1,000-year-old dessert recipe that’s back in fashion【SoraKitchen】

There’s only one ingredient in this super-simple recipe for a favorite food of Kyoto’s imperial court.

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March 10 was Sato Day in Japan, so here are five wonderful things about our own amazing Mr. Sato

There’s a lot to love, but here’s what we love the most.

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Pikachu, I choose you to fight infection! Color-changing Pokémon hand soap now on sale in Japan

“It’s super effective!” should really be the tagline for this new Pokémon soap product. 

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Mysterious salt cauldrons predict disasters at one of the “Three Great Miracles of Japan”

We travel off the beaten track to one of the most fascinating holy sites in the country.

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