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After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!
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Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
Tokyo talent “scout” picks wrong woman to try to recruit, and not just because she’s a politician
Teeny tiny giant panda baby born in Japan【Photos】
Nintendo is shutting down the level upload feature for Super Mario Maker
Combining two of Burger King’s one-pound beef burgers for an extreme fast food challenge
Kill Bill actor stars in a very 2020 commercial for McDonald’s Japan
Demon Slayer passes Frozen and Your Name at Japanese box office, Shinkai comments on its success
Mos Burger’s new luxury burger contains 0.18 percent alcohol
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Manga creator admits to groping 14-year-old girl, asks for no prison time at trial
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Studio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!
Pileup on sushi conveyor belt causes chaos for diners at restaurant chain in Japan
Surprisingly strong Hokkaido woman arrested for poking holes in 13 expensive melons with finger
Croissant gyoza: Pie-like dumplings take Japan by storm
The secret piece of information hiding in plain sight on Tokyo’s subway signs
Nintendo’s Kirby is ready to warm your body and heart as a USB heater plushie【Photos】
The five least stressful jobs, as ranked by Japanese working people
Top 10 most desirable Japanese prefectures to live in may show new trend toward small-city living
We try Burger King’s first-ever bunless burger in Japan
Woman in Japan “can’t forgive” Starbucks after their hand sanitiser left her with chemical burns
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Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors- Hayao Miyazaki ambushed while picking up trash on street for opinions on Demon Slayer
The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo- Studio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!
Can a Tokyo hair salon change you into today’s hottest anime character from Demon Slayer?【Photos】
No mask, no ride – Japanese government allows taxis to refuse to pick up maskless passengers
Mayhem at Uniqlo in Japan as customers fight to grab the Jil Sander collection- Pileup on sushi conveyor belt causes chaos for diners at restaurant chain in Japan
- The five least stressful jobs, as ranked by Japanese working people
Tokyo is the best city in the world to live in, study says
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
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Kill Bill actor stars in a very 2020 commercial for McDonald’s Japan
Demon Slayer passes Frozen and Your Name at Japanese box office, Shinkai comments on its success
Mos Burger’s new luxury burger contains 0.18 percent alcohol
Ariana Grande’s kanji tattoo fail: new ink reads “Japanese BBQ grill” instead of “7 Rings”
Manga creator admits to groping 14-year-old girl, asks for no prison time at trial
Pokémon Tokyo Banana haul: Will we find the rare Pikachu tail?
Starbucks Japan teams up with Kate Spade for trendy new designer drinkware
Kanna Hashimoto reminds everyone why she’s the “once in a millennium” idol with new ads 【Videos】
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Yokosuka’s Statue of Liberty gives the word liberty a whole new meaning
How big is the PlayStation 5? About as big as a Shibu Inu dog, photos show【Photos】
Win Pikachu-shaped gummy goods in Kanro’s Pikachu sweets campaign!
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
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