While Japanese coin box toys feature sweet cats who kindly take your change for safekeeping, real cats like this prefer to do other things with your money!
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The new hashtag offers a collection of some of the most unusually-named PokéStops in Japan, and some that just make us laugh.
Japanese phrase misheard by overseas anime fan inspires amusement across the twittersphere. We solve the mystery of what it actually means!
Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui has won herself plenty of new fans from around the globe with her delightfully candid interview at the Rio Olympics.
Should we call this crazy accident a pileup or a pile-in?
This puppy is too big to fit in your pocket, but he’s still monstrously cute.
Short of carrying a hose to wash down smelly attendees, this tip may be your best defense.
Yet another example of how tigers shamelessly show no regard for the personal property of others.
Kitty goes from nice to naughty in attention-grabbing tactics when it’s kept waiting for the fish it’s craving.
Equipped with his very own hands-free Poké-Han device, Nick was able to catch a rare Farfetch’d Pokémon he’d never seen before.
It turns out there are two species to see at the awesome Pokémon event.
And not only that, they’ve got the exact same nickname, too!
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]
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A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
We put the internet’s “techniques for emptying your bladder with morning wood” to the test
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Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
Japan’s Coca-Cola Plus Coffee is here to keep you both bubbly and caffeine-charged
Japanese woman reported to police for “not looking right in a suit,” turns out she’s a crook
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
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