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Japan knows a thing or two about human billboards. And now, from the PR company that brought the world adverts stuck to girls’ thighs on the condition that the girls wear short skirts and knee-high socks, comes a brand new marketing idea: Candy Crush are sponsoring this girl’s fingernails, with a wacky, candy-based design that’s as bold and colourful as the game itself.
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Evangelion director calls Hayao Miyazaki “geezer” in anime commentary, says he broke his Walkman
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour TotoroJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scansStarbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the animeStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese police make first-ever YouTuber arrest for uploading video game gameplay videos
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!
Totoro Christmas tree cookie sets are here, are extra-special for Ghibli fans with a little luck
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】