Egypt
Interesting decor, enticing food names, and endearing staff made this a meal Ikuna will always remember!
The dating simulator scene is getting weirder and weirder, so it’s hard to be surprised by anything they come up with these days. Humans are already old news and we’re now used to romancing all manner of strange creatures. Even so, this mobile game for girls caught my eye with its unique character designs and by promising love with powerful ancient Egyptian deities.
Have you ever given up on something you wish you’d persisted with? We’ve all quit something at one point or another in our lives and there are many reasons for giving up. It sounds great to be able to play an instrument effortlessly, master a sport or become fluent in multiple languages, but once the reality of just how much work goes into a skill sinks in, it can often feel impossible.
Meet Ibrahim Hamada of Egypt, a table tennis enthusiast who says, “Nothing is impossible as long as you work hard.” That may sound like the kind of thing that can only be said by the exceptionally naive, but that is not the case here. He was involved in a train accident when he was 10 years old, and he lost most of his arms as a result. At 13, he was determined to find a way to play again.





Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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Burger King Japan’s newest all-you-can-eat burger deal is its smelliest yet
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Studio Ghibli holiday wreath adds a touch of Kiki cuteness and good fortune to your home【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
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】
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
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Burger King Japan’s newest all-you-can-eat burger deal is its smelliest yet
Shabani the gorilla is so handsome he’ll be appearing on sweets in Japan this Valentine’s Day
As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Studio Ghibli holiday wreath adds a touch of Kiki cuteness and good fortune to your home【Photos】
Japan’s train otaku ruin the sweet story of the lone schoolgirl and her train station
Coca-Cola Japan releases new clear coke this month, we get to try it before it goes on sale
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
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Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
Teaching English in Japan? New book helps students talk about the Illuminati, alien abductions
Japanese woman celebrates 100th birthday, boggles netizens’ minds with unusual name
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot