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It seems Japanese companies can’t keep themselves out of trouble this week. First, an ANA commercial starring a Japanese man wearing a long nose and blonde wig had some groups offended, prompting the company to issue an official apology. Now, an advertisement from Kirin, one of the largest producers of alcohol in Japan, has parents crying foul over the use of a friendly green frog that could appeal to children.
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
Sacrificing bears for amazing hotpots with Kuma-chan Onsen’s fukubukuro lucky bag
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Winter Comiket 2024【Photos】
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Cup Noodle maker’s super-easy recipe turns instant noodles into quick okonomiyaki【Recipe】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photos
You’re not seeing things, that’s a cat selling roasted sweet potatoes
Natto for beginners? How to half-make Japanese fermented soybeans at home【SoraKitchen】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Pokémon fans aren’t happy with the Mister Donut fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionBear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people doThe top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
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
Possessing 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
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photos
You’re not seeing things, that’s a cat selling roasted sweet potatoes
Natto for beginners? How to half-make Japanese fermented soybeans at home【SoraKitchen】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
Japan to release Gundam and Char’s Zaku into space to orbit Earth, ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
The top 5 Starbucks Frappuccinos we’d like to drink again in Japan this year
Pokémon Center superstores won’t sell new Pokémon cards in-store, but will it stop scalpers?
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Dangly Totoro Japanese sweets charms are every bit as sweet and charming as you’d imagine【Photos】
Full cast of live-action Final Fantasy X play appears in costume for the first time【Pics】