It used to be all about the classy characters with awesome designs, but now the drunk sister is stealing the show.
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Another day, another wild North Korean claim, but is it science fiction, or a genuine scientific miracle?
So you hit the bottle a little too hard last night and have now awoken in a state of gut-rotting, head-pounding, agony. Standing before the fridge you pretend to be a doctor and judge which drink would be chemically most efficient to chug your way out of this stupor. Water? Coffee? Wheat tea?
Surprisingly, if you chose Sprite, you’d be correct. At least, that’s what a team of researchers at Zhongshan University decided after studying the effects of 57 different drinks against hangovers.



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Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
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Japanese pop idol A-chan reveals she’s always wanted to marry a fan, and she’s done it
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Kingdom Hearts Keyblades open the doors at new Tokyo Disneyland hotel rooms【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Pro gamer has perfect comeback to Sega exec’s “He looks like he eats cheese beef bowls” insult
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Japanese pop idol A-chan reveals she’s always wanted to marry a fan, and she’s done it
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Kingdom Hearts Keyblades open the doors at new Tokyo Disneyland hotel rooms【Photos】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Pro gamer has perfect comeback to Sega exec’s “He looks like he eats cheese beef bowls” insult
Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
Wake up among flowers in Japan’s first botanical garden resort
Ultra-retro cafe in Tokyo is like a hidden hideout, serves up cheap breakfasts with great coffee
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
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