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April is upon us again, which means the start of a new school and work year in Japan. So perhaps it’s fitting that Fuji TV’s morning informational show Nonstop! recently aired a segment about new company employees. But its focus wasn’t on just any new recruits to the workplace…it was about monster recruits! Read on to find out what kinds of unthinkable behavior shocked netizens and made them lament the rude ways of the younger generation.
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeMysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing 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
Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Tokyo ramen restaurant only lets you in with a reservation, is super-expensive, totally worth it
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight