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Like the rest of my classmates in my first Japanese class, I was inspired by manga to start learning Japanese. Although manga is usually deemed as ‘leisure’ reading, there are some quality manga that deal with serious societal issues. In fact, at National Cheng Chi University, one of the top universities in Taiwan, there is actually a class in which you have to read manga. Mandatory manga readings? It’s no wonder the class is so popular that some students have to wait four years to get in!
Searching for Japan’s “river of the dead” in Tottori Prefecture【Photos】
Pokémon Eevee evolves into Japanese convenience store sweets with exclusive merch giveaway【Pics】
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
You can now get paid 5,000 yen for your poop in Japan, but only if your poop is good enough
New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
An elegant and hefty cheeseburger bento awaits at the “Japanese Costco” Lopia
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
7-Eleven refuses to cooperate with municipal request to cover up its porno magazines in JapanMajor Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be validNew unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
Studio Ghibli adds beanbag plushies to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Japan’s beautiful TeamLab art group opening its first permanent immersive museum in Kyoto【Video】
All you need to know about Japan’s unasked-for restaurant appetizers that you have to pay forGiant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
Does the Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget really create perfect instant ramen eggs?
There’s a new museum in Japan, but almost all of its location is a secretMajor Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Perfect instant ramen eggs every time! Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
Live-action Netflix One Piece Chopper shows face for first time – What do fans in Japan think?
Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices
7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading JapaneseMajor Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
You can now get paid 5,000 yen for your poop in Japan, but only if your poop is good enough
New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
An elegant and hefty cheeseburger bento awaits at the “Japanese Costco” Lopia
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
7-Eleven refuses to cooperate with municipal request to cover up its porno magazines in Japan
Japanese yokai spirits enter the modern era in Nagoya’s new digital art experience
Is 7-Eleven’s new anko butter burrito un-bean-lievably bad, or burrito bliss?
Ghibli anime art greeting cards are a canvas to tell friends and family how and why you care【Pics】
School textbook is withdrawn after “teacher” on the front is recognized as Japanese adult video star
Cupcakes almost too beautiful to eat! Adding a Japanese touch to cake decorating
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Tokyo Government to release official dating app
Japanese comedy giant Yoshimoto holds surprisingly existential pavilion at 2025 Expo
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】