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A research group headed by Professor Kazunari Komuro at Osaka University believes they have found the chemical responsible for effects of aging like deterioration of muscles.
The nasty chemical responsible for making us old and frail is called C1q. Being able to regulate it in our bodies can possibly lead to treatments and prevention of more serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes.
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
The 10 best hotel hot springs in Japan, as chosen by Japanese travelers
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first timeStarbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
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
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowStudio 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
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
[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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Kyoto’s “ikezu” culture of backhanded compliments explained in hilarious souvenir sticker series
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
The 10 best hotel hot springs in Japan, as chosen by Japanese travelers
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Japanese restaurant from the Edo Period forced to close due to coronavirus pandemic
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
The next Shinkai? Amazing artist creates gorgeous anime video’s visuals all by himself【Video】
Here’s why it’s worth lining up for this street food donut from a Taiwanese night market
Awesome craft project alert: Cardboard samurai armor kits from Japan!