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Country’s last-remaining pager company announces it’s shutting down its service, but users still have a couple more months to say their good-byes.
Maximum points for accuracy to the Pokémon source material, zero points for cuteness.
Police say fraudster virtually visited Muji branches on three continents without ever leaving his Hokkaido home.
Trust us, this won’t end like our other get-rich-quick-schemes, because this time we’ve got supernatural powers on our side!
Ninja girl anime/video game franchise Senran Kagura continues to have one thing (or two things) on its mind.
Japanese schools continue in their quest to make math as annoying and tedious as possible.
The legend of tragically named pseudo-animator Shojiki Komata returns!
Ever find yourself getting drowsy in public? Zap yourself back into productivity with this handy gadget.
This toy makes us wonder if Pikachu missed a lucrative career as either a breakdancer or a strobe light by sticking around with Ash too long.
Limiting your forceful groping to just one part of the body is still plenty past what the law allows.
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Animator “Komata Shojiki” has his name in the credits, but that’s not actually a name.
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Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
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Tokyo restaurant with neighborhood grannies in the kitchen serves family recipes to one and all
Here’s what US$90 worth of katsu curry looks like at CoCo Ichibanya: A mountain of cutlets!
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Make Tracks to Tokyo’s Train Bars
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Amazing Chocolate tools a perfect fit for Japanese Valentine’s Day
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】
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