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It’s been said that Christmas in Japan is for lovers, and that’s bad news for someone like our Mr. Sato. That’s not to say he’s unlucky with the ladies, but whenever he goes in for that first kiss his prickly stubble never fails to repel them.
However, Christmas is also a time for miracles, and while walking through the Akihabara streets last week, a blue Oasis appeared before him. Staffed by several sexy women clad in cute blue Santa outfits stood the Gillette Skin Diagnosis Event.
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
This might be the simplest restaurant ramen in all of Japan, but it’s still something special
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Starbucks Japan just released a new matcha green tea latte, but is it any good?
Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited time
Sukiyaki Torotama burgers stampede back to Japan’s Lotteria for New Year’s luxury
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersStarbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Starbucks Japan just released a new matcha green tea latte, but is it any good?
Starbucks Japan gifts us with the Matcha Classic Green Tea Latte for a limited time
Sukiyaki Torotama burgers stampede back to Japan’s Lotteria for New Year’s luxury
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
New Totoro, Catbus, and other Ghibli plushies transform from cushions to blankets【Photos】
Bear ramen appears in Tokyo, causes almost as much shock as bears walking around the city would
We predict 7-Eleven’s new Zero Cider Triple drink is gonna be the hit drink of 2022【Taste Test】
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!