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Earlier this year, we brought you the news that Japan’s wacky anti-piracy ads have turned into something of a cultural phenomenon, with body-popping mascots Camera Otoko and Patrol Lamp Otoko getting their own range of figurines. Now a new ad has been released, which features extra characters Popcorn Otoko and Soda Otoko. But what role do they have to play in this mini crime drama, besides providing delicious refreshment?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Hayao Miyazaki reveals the kind of otaku he hates the most
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Hayao Miyazaki reveals the kind of otaku he hates the most
Stores in Japan ask customers to prove they’re real Pokémon fans when buying cards to stop scalpers
Testing our luck – Can visiting Japan’s power spots improve the omikuji temple fortune you draw?
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Yakuza 6 to feature baddest Yakuza film dude of all time: Japanese actor Beat Takeshi 【Video】
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Pokémon Valentine’s Day chocolates from Japan are just the thing for lovers who love Pokémon
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】