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Have you ever wanted to start dancing like a madman in the middle of a crowded urban street, but felt restrained by the conventions of society? Our reporter Mr. Sato sure has. So when he learnt about the Halls throat lozenges’ YOUareLIQUIDMAN campaign, he got right on it.
YOUareLIQUIDMAN encourages sheepish individuals to upload a photo of themselves to the Halls website. Their photo is then displayed on liquid man who proceeds to dance like Michael Stipe in front of total strangers.
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Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
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Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
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Secret Starbucks sausage customization sparks sweet joy in Japan[Taste test]
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Yokohama Bikini Bar Promises Summer, Bleached Blonde Hair All Year Round
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
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Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
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Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
Secret Starbucks sausage customization sparks sweet joy in Japan[Taste test]
Unusual curved escalators are the crowning jewel of this shopping mall in Osaka
Yokohama Bikini Bar Promises Summer, Bleached Blonde Hair All Year Round
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Spirited Away’s No Face appears on new ramen bowls and tableware by Studio Ghibli
Japan dominates the list of most visited Google Street View locations in Asia
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Starbucks Japan adds exclusive limited-edition Frappuccino drinks to the menu for spring