It’s time, once again, to pull out every trick we can think of to try to boost our luck in Japan’s huge end of the year lottery.
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Dozens of rubber fixtures have suddenly gone missing from building’s toilet lids and seats.
Designers say Khezu will not electrocute you, but no promises about him not freaking your guests out.
They say you should never do something for free if you’re good enough at it to get paid, and apparently that applies to making stool too.
Japan’s unko experts prove that poop goes beyond potty humor—it might just save your life.
Saint Marc Cafe celebrates Halloween with new gruesome-looking smoothie and Jack-o’-Lantern sweet potato croissants.
Aji no Moto tasted so good, some people thought there must be some creepy creatures on the ingredient list.
The SoraHouse project is back, and first things first: there are entirely too many dead bugs and animal droppings in our country home.
“WHY?!?” is the first question that springs to mind, but first the police want to answer “Who?”
Unko Drill series wants to help English learners in Japan get ready for their college entrance exams.
Just when we thought things couldn’t get any more startling at Yachiyo’s most unique sweets shop, this happened.
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
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Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】- Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Play games, learn, and get your fortune at Ginza’s limited-time Tsunaguu “Shrine of the Future”
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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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