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Nothing makes for a cosier interior than a lizard spitting out radioactive heat rays over you and your house guests.
The future is here, but some residents aren’t prepared to accept an artificially intelligent mayor so soon.
When a company ensures that everyone deserves a second chance, it’s a company worth working for.
Real cherry blossoms wither after a week, but flowers on this plastic tree will last a very long time.
Combining urban innovation and entertainment in epic proportions, Japanese netizens are hoping developers make this a reality.
Video game giant continues to be a customer service titan as it restores fan’s original model 3DS.
Silhouettes of karate fighters, bodybuilders, and domestically dedicated dudes make would-be criminals think you’ve got a live-in boyfriend.
Clever production innovation lets designers create amazingly convincing contrast between skin and other textures.
Think Japanese businessmen don’t care about their wives? This one does, and he’s got no time for anyone keeping him from taking care of her.
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
One of Japan’s top cosplayers introduces us to the hidden wonders of the two-piece bathing suit.
Blazing speed and precision of Osaka restaurant owner shows that even when she’s cosplaying, she’s still hard at work.
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Carefully designed features promise to keep you warm and bring you closer together at outdoor events.
Adorable guest is sure to boost Poké-productivity.
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Krispy Kreme releases new limited-edition fox doughnuts at only four stores in Japan
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Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
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Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
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This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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