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They’re called “mobile suits,” and snowboarding is a form of mobility, after all.
The Japanese language’s lack of a definite article was definitely the cause of this cross-cultural convenience store misunderstanding.
Do you believe in ghosts, Rocketeers? A bloodstained woman with long hair is said to haunt this Tokyo tunnel.
Eyes on the road, and hands to yourself.
We sure hope that train’s heater is working.
For decades, locals have said a woman’s ghost appears in the park at night, and our visit ended with frightening female fury.
Mario can handle goombas and koopas, but what about cops and gangsters in the “real” world?
The Japan Sumo Association pokes fun at some of its star athletes who appear to hate getting shots just as much as the rest of us.
And now she knows why she should cover her mouth, too.
For some people, living an idyllic life of apples and cake is hard to relate to. For those people the makers of Hello Kitty bring you Aggretsuko.
These feats of greatness are made even more spectacular with a duo of easily impressed sidekicks.
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