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“People don’t forget to take their testicles with them when they go home” says sauna in explaining new policy.
Our latest get-rich-quick-with-poop scheme goes head-to-head with other attempts to supernaturally game the system.
It sounds like the worst Pokémon ever, but it’s actually an important medical breakthrough that will benefit humans.
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.
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.
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Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country- Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country
Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer
Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】- Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Baskin-Robbins Japan’s semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]
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Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month
Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers
Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities
Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren’s new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
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