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You wouldn’t think that bringing up the struggle of caring for a parent with severe dementia would be an effective sales technique, but sushi chain Gin no Sara has decided to go that route with this touching spot about what Alzheimer’s patients do remember.
I’m not sure if it will increase sushi sales, but boxes of tissues will definitely be flying off the shelves.
When we’re kids, we usually don’t realize how much love and support our parents give to us; they’re just being mom or dad. It’s only until we grow up that we appreciate and are able to recognize the many things they sacrifice for our well-being.
A commercial from MetLife Hong Kong featuring the heartfelt letter of a loving daughter highlights one particularly large sacrifice her father makes every day…and it’s sure to bring you to tears.
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.
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Mister Donut’s revolutionary new Zaku Mocchi Ring doughnuts are amazing
Mr. Sato investigates just how rich the new Kotteri Max ramen at Tenkaippin really is
Man arrested for stealing a pack of lactic acid drinks from Osaki City Hall
In search of the cave on Japan’s northern island that legends say is the gateway to hell
Our writer gets enticed by AliExpress’s reading-in-the-dark glasses…but do they really work?
Pokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month away
Japanese artist explains why some people have a good sense of direction and others don’t
Super-cheap pillow-sized croissants selling in Tokyo
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eatsPokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month awayWe asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Ghibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
Fans in Japan don’t sound happy with Netflix’s One Piece live-action changes to the Going Merry
How to have yumcha like a boss at a new dim sum restaurant perfect for groups or solo diners
AI-generated swimsuit/lingerie model makes debut in Japan’s Weekly Playboy magazine【Photos】
Huge price hike for Japan Rail Pass triggers huge drop in foreign travelers who’ll buy it【Survey】
Studio Ghibli says no to trailers and commercials for Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie
Here’s why you should visit Japan’s best winter-night hot spring town on a summer afternoon【Pics】
Japanese city getting Spirited Away buses to celebrate Studio Ghibli anime producer museum event
Studio Ghibli now sells plush toys seen on Howl’s bed from Howl’s Moving CastlePokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month awayGhibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
Gigantic super-affordable Sailor Moon lifestyle line comes to Japan’s favorite 300 yen shop【Pics】We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappointHuge price hike for Japan Rail Pass triggers huge drop in foreign travelers who’ll buy it【Survey】
Uniqlo teams up with shojo manga/anime masters Clamp for new World of Clamp T-shirt line【Pics】
Japanese outdoor brand Foxfire teams up with Totoro for cool clothing and accessory line
World’s largest Kura Sushi revolving sushi restaurant opens, but not in Japan【Video】Fans in Japan don’t sound happy with Netflix’s One Piece live-action changes to the Going Merry
Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita
Image-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so right
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Our writer gets enticed by AliExpress’s reading-in-the-dark glasses…but do they really work?
Pokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month away
Japanese artist explains why some people have a good sense of direction and others don’t
Super-cheap pillow-sized croissants selling in Tokyo
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits
Pokémon bro Magikarp can do more than splash
We lost the Starbucks lucky bag lotto, so we went on a luxury Starbucks shopping spree instead
Don’t throw away the bones! How to make Japanese Christmas KFC soup【RocketKitchen】
Famous Ginza paper store offers ink-black lemonade to celebrate the release of art-themed film
The Japanese convenience store where you can drink beer on tap
Crazy cheap Internet cafe in Akihabara is the perfect accommodation for the thrifty otaku