Nikko Nikolai: Cutest shadow ever?
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One of Japan’s most famous children’s mascots has vanished from Twitter, and we only have his final words as a clue.
If you wanna know, if he loves you so, it’s in his… political engagement, that’s where it is.
Why Does Engrish Happen? is back with a look at what seems to be where Sailor Moon would park her car.
Sure, that stuffed animal may look cute, but if you’ve seen anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, you know this is the start of a dangerous relationship.
Programmer from overseas leaves change out in public to test Japanese honesty, ends up with more money than he started with.
Frustrated professional busts up her office’s outdated “tea squad” tradition with a perfectly salted comeback.
At first you’ll be impressed with this drawing, but then you’ll want to laugh when you scroll down to see the rest.
Those aren’t hearts the penguin is dancing around.
Japanese Twitter user’s methods work just as well (or not) with Hi-Chew as with any other kind of recalcitrant sweet or candy.
Exasperated mom says cute animal characters are showing young students exactly what not to do in life.
Being sweet and coy didn’t work when discussing a photo ban, so Eren tried the brutally direct approach instead.
Hardcore fan spends nearly US$1,500 amassing stockpile of voice actress’ newest book, doesn’t know what to do with them all.
Loincloths make a comeback with the popularity of fundoshi dance videos and the oppressive heat of Japanese summer rearing its ugly head.
Remember the time we hired a lookalike and reenacted a classic Jackie Chan fight? Of course we do, we still have the video evidence!
The Internet has a great time with the “Please don’t feed the pigeons!” campaign, in which pigeons tell passers-by where they can stick their birdseed.
”If you spent four hours and 40 minutes playing video games, how much time did you waste?” has no easy answer.
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Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
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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
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
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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
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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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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Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Talking about takoyaki got us thinking…why can’t you use squid instead of octopus?【SoraKitchen】
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Holy noodles! Japanese restaurant serves up some very unusual udon
Tokyo restaurant offers all-you-can-eat Indian, Thai, and Chinese lunch buffet for under 10 bucks
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
New McDonald’s Shiba Inu pie packaging wows customers in Japan
McDonald’s Japan releases “intense” McPork burger, prompts Michelin chef to create jam hack
Here’s why it’s worth lining up for this street food donut from a Taiwanese night market
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