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Michelangelo’s marble interpretation of David is without a doubt one of the most iconic statues in history. I’m sure every one of you out there is familiar with that stony gaze and perfectly-chiseled, rock-hard body as David stands poised and ready to face the giant Goliath.
But after centuries of standing and waiting to fight, David is now ready to strike a few new poses, with your help, as he makes an appearance as your very own personable, posable action figure!
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Beef bowl king Yoshinoya to start serving ramen this summer with new beefy mazesoba
Japanese town recovers 43 million yen in COVID money mistakenly sent to one man who gambled it away
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot mealsJapan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasonsJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Beef bowl king Yoshinoya to start serving ramen this summer with new beefy mazesoba
Japanese town recovers 43 million yen in COVID money mistakenly sent to one man who gambled it away
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron merchandise in Japan【Pics】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first written test
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
Oscar and Andre tie the knot? The manga wedding that’s been 40 years in the making
Massive Godzilla figure stands more than six feet tall, costs more than $40,000
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Yoshinoya sells frozen beef bowl topping packs, but are they as good as the restaurant kind?