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Sometimes it’s not how much you steal, but where you steal it from that really gets you in trouble.
Linguistics professor explains the centuries-old background of the omnipresent anime and manga verbal tic.
Pretty much everyone agrees that soy sauce for fish is a must, but what about the most popular kind of non-seafood sushi?
When you’re leaving the office before your coworkers, you don’t tell them “Sayonara,” you tell them “I’m being rude.”
Hankyu Umeda will showcase highlights from British culture, with spotlights on fantasy characters, cuisine and even Buckingham palace-style marches!
This beautiful detour, hidden in plain sight, serves as a beautiful example of how Japan always rewards explorers.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to your local temple! Now you can collect up all the online roasts you’ve received and cast them into this cyberfire.
She’s the first Japanese citizen to ever win a Grand Slam singles tournament, but in Japan it’s her race that’s been taking the spotlight.
A Japanese family wondered why water placed on their family alter kept disappearing. Turns out a furry relative was to blame!
Designer cleverly shows a big difference between the two and reflects a unique part of Japanese culture.
Guidebooks love to say it’s because Japanese people think tipping is rude, but that’s not even close to the whole story.
The Studio Ghibli classic turns out to be a perfect motif for Japan’s centuries-old “flower cards.”
Nihonbashi’s beautiful “minamo fireworks” and tempting goldfish sweets are part of its plan for fun even in record-breaking heat.
Is there anything Kitty can’t do? She can spiritually purify your house or room with salt now, so tell your ghost stories without fear of retribution!
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