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The popular fast food chain brightens up 2017 with an adorable collection of Sumikkogurashi character merchandise.
This little guy sets a shining example for goldfish everywhere – people could learn a thing or two from it as well.
The Japanese artist known for his distinctive anime-style illustrations of children expressed surprise at this turn of events.
We look back on five cats who have contributed the most to shaping the world in 2016, and you can help us by submitting your vote for the top Cat Of The Year.
If you’re a Pokémon fan who plans on getting out of bed sometime today, you’ll want these.
We kid you not, this book has the stones to feature a very specific part of a male cat’s anatomy.
Pokémon lovers rejoice! There’s now a whole new way to celebrate your fandom with these Pikachu-themed lunch boxes now on sale in South Korea!
”Working like a dog” has never looked so adorable as it does with this Shiba Inu.
Cat meets toast! Read more to learn all about this simple, yet creative internet craze that’s sweeping Japan.
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Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Old-school titillation: A trip to one of Tokyo’s few surviving “telephone clubs”
That time when we made a theme song for Kura Sushi out of our sheer love for it【Video】
Man with snake face tattoo arrested for assault, neighbors shocked he would do such a thing【Vid】
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
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Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season- Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme- Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too- Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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That time when we made a theme song for Kura Sushi out of our sheer love for it【Video】
Man with snake face tattoo arrested for assault, neighbors shocked he would do such a thing【Vid】
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Kyoto may be getting more modern, tall buildings as city relaxes development limits
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
Korean Gymnast Shin Soo-ji’s pitch has one heck of a wind-up
Do cold noodles from a Japanese vending machine fill us with joy or regret?
Aomori mascot shows no fear in front of legendary X Japan drummer Yoshiki【Video】
Tokyo’s super-secret-location sushi restaurant has a stand-up sister shop that’s open to all
We try NEXT MEATS meatless yakiniku: Does it live up to our meat-lover expectations?
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
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