environment
What’s the harm in pinching a tiny bit of seaweed? Quite a lot, as our Japanese-language reporter learned.
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There’s a reason to feel less guilty about eating KitKats, now that they’re saving the wildlife from tonnes of plastic each year.
VR videos of adult film actresses provide dirty thoughts to be turned into clean energy.
Municipalities and prefectures are hoping they can stop the dreaded red-necked longhorn beetle before they get out of hand.
Remember when your mom told you to, “Shut the door! Are you trying to cool the outdoors?!” That’s the premise behind Cool Share.
Japan must be one of the cleanest countries in the world. What’s behind it all? Find out what makes Japan so pika-pika!
We discovered an unexpected sight during a recent trip to an IKEA in the suburbs of Tokyo.
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Stroking, gasping, and long, hard cylindrical objects, all for the sake of Mother Earth.
“The 100 what??” That was our initial reaction too, but the official list is just what it sounds like!
Marine wildlife volunteers cleverly fight garbage with garbage in order to successfully rescue this trapped porcupine fish.
If you need a furry friend that also doubles as an eco-friendly lawnmower, this is for you.
Global consumption of coal has declined significantly over the past year, driven by China, which makes up about half of the world’s demand for coal.
Aisa Mijeno, a young Filipino engineer and environmental advocate, has conceptualized a product that is not only environmentally friendly, but will provide basic lighting to the less-privileged: a lamp that runs on salt water!
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We test the cleaning power of the miniature washing machine from 100 yen shop Daiso
Izakaya etiquette: Stacking your plates after eating doesn’t help waitstaff in Japan
We ride Bridgestone’s new TB1e electric bike over 80 miles in Japan, barely wear down the battery
According to this encyclopedia of Japanese otaku fashion, which one are you?
New virgin-killing sweater discovered, modeled in Japan【Photos】
Japan has a festival where they straight-up throw dudes into a fire【Videos】
Japanese boy’s real-world ninja animation on train warms hearts around the world【Video】
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Foreign travelers now spend more money in Japan than ever before, surprise country at top of list
Nara City apologises after employee jumps from platform to platform across railway tracks【Video】
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We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
See-through Japanese maid’s uniform gives you the power of X-Ray vision
Japanese politeness is a myth: One person’s tale strikes a chord with people around the country
What are these strange empty “seats” that are being spotted in Tokyo train stations?
Hundreds of otaku line up to get spanked by anime voice actress at Tokyo event
The weird and wonderful things you’ll find at Japanese love hotels【Photos】- Foreign travelers now spend more money in Japan than ever before, surprise country at top of list
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan- Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie- Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
- We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Here’s what happened when our three middle-aged reporters got makeovers with new makeup for men- Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
Japanese shrine bans foreign visitors following disrespectful behaviour by tourists
How to respond to Japanese people saying “I don’t speak English” when you’re speaking Japanese?
Man at Ichiran ramen receives frightening note from man in the next booth
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- Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
- Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
- Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch- We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)- Here’s what happened when our three middle-aged reporters got makeovers with new makeup for men
- Fake eggs are being used in Japanese convenience store bentos
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Japan has a festival where they straight-up throw dudes into a fire【Videos】
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Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
Foreign travelers now spend more money in Japan than ever before, surprise country at top of list
Nara City apologises after employee jumps from platform to platform across railway tracks【Video】
Hundreds of otaku line up to get spanked by anime voice actress at Tokyo event
Studio Ghibli grants streaming rights to Netflix, but anime fans in three key countries left out
Japanese politeness is a myth: One person’s tale strikes a chord with people around the country
Video surfaces of Mr. Sato’s days as an alternative rock bassist and amateur animator
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Cherry blossom forecast 2020 released! Sakura season shifts to new start time in Tokyo this year
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Tokyo man arrested for abandoning father’s remains in a subway station men’s room
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
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