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Hachune Miku
It seems there’s no shortage of news when it comes to world-famous digital diva, Hatsune Miku. Just recently, we were amazed that an avid fan was willing to shell out 369,000yen (US$4738) for a Hatsune Miku walkman with a premium serial number. Now, we’ve found a shockingly funny picture of, shall we say, an unique recreation of the “Hachune Miku” steamed buns which went on sale from convenience chain Family Mart in August. Read More
The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo
Giant bottles of Coca-Cola are floating above Shibuya Scramble, looks like something out of Blade Runner
Japanese Christmas cake “inspired by a fascinating woman” looks uncannily like female genitalia
Pokémon Shirts team up with Japanese illustrator Inori Kito to make cute new limited-edition prints
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Japan, statistics show
Anime girl holograms to start working as hotel staff at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel”【Photos】
Court verdict reached on Kyoto schoolgirl who sued bullies for causing her mental illness
Taste-testing 3 fast food chains’ autumn chocolate pies in Japan to find the ultimate pie
Let’s practice some non-toxic masculinity with Japanese pro-wrestler anti-bacterial face masks
How to make tonkotsu ramen at home 【SoraKitchen】The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Can a Tokyo hair salon change you into today’s hottest anime character from Demon Slayer?【Photos】
Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
We try Burger King Japan’s “Fake Burger”, a chip butty on steroids
Family cheated out of 54 million yen by man impersonating Japanese rock star for three years
92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAP
Hayao Miyazaki sketches cute characters for new signboard at the Ghibli Museum【Video】
Starbucks unveils festive new Christmas drinkware range for 2020
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Totoro discovered in Japanese forest【Photos】
Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements
Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packagingThe difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photoCan a Tokyo hair salon change you into today’s hottest anime character from Demon Slayer?【Photos】
Sonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s JapanNintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller gripA Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Anime girl holograms to start working as hotel staff at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel”【Photos】
Court verdict reached on Kyoto schoolgirl who sued bullies for causing her mental illness
Taste-testing 3 fast food chains’ autumn chocolate pies in Japan to find the ultimate pie
Let’s practice some non-toxic masculinity with Japanese pro-wrestler anti-bacterial face masks
How to make tonkotsu ramen at home 【SoraKitchen】
‘90s anime fans not happy with new character design as Tokyo Babylon gets reboot【Video】
KonMari’s YouTube reveals interesting fact about Japanese vs. non-Japanese online preferences
92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAP
Japan’s “new normal” train manners poster: 7 steps for safe travel during the pandemic
Government plan has everyone talking about a 17-day-long New Year holiday
Turn any table into a kotatsu with new adhesive heater from Japan
Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
Force cute anime boys to crossdress in new mobile simulation game