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![[Breakthrough] A Cursive Lower Case Y Looks Just Like Lupin III](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2012/07/e383abe38391e383b3.jpg?w=405 "[Breakthrough] A Cursive Lower Case Y Looks Just Like Lupin III")
Hot on the heels of the latest Higgs boson development, leading graphologists are in a frenzy to confirm a new hypothesis set forth by one Twitterer: A cursive English letter y bears a striking resemblance to anime’s favorite criminal Lupin III when you add little eyes, a nose and an ear.
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pizza Hut Japan tries to win over pineapple haters with new bulgogi meat pizza【Taste test】
The new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima houses a floating, futuristic surprise next to the sea
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese ToiletWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flawJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special featureMove aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited timeInjuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pizza Hut Japan tries to win over pineapple haters with new bulgogi meat pizza【Taste test】
The new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima houses a floating, futuristic surprise next to the sea
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Fishing for Squid in Japan【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
What type of girlfriend are you? Wait a minute, let me check your bangs
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo