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Remember those days in school when you just couldn’t focus on your school work, so instead of taking notes you doodled all over your papers? You’re not alone. Students all over the world scribble on their school supplies, much to the teachers’ dismay. Armed with a red pen, one teacher in Thailand has decided to fight back.
Taking revenge on Starbucks in Japan with 10,000 yen at the Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Shinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trains
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in JapanPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in JapanUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guardsEight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Bad tourist manners lead to new Mt. Fuji view-blocking scree at Japan’s “Fuji convenience store”
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin lockerShinkansen to permanently reduce number of inexpensive non-reserved seats on Nozomi trainsBig dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in surveyPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersUniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
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
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
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
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Seaweed Salt Potato Butter Bacon Teriyaki Egg Burgers from McDonald’s are a mouthful
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
Japan has a smartphone blanket so good it’s called the “blanket that ruins people”
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Studio Ghibli adds a Spirited Away jewellery box to its merchandise range in Japan
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
Sony’s PlayStation turns 20 years old, we look back at how it all began and the games we loved