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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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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