Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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Japanese cheating survey finds high infidelity rate in Kyoto and one of Tokyo’s neighbors
Over 100 foreigners disappeared in Japan last year after arriving on cruise ships
Fluffy Hello Kitty complimentary cup sleeves lead promotional Kitty lineup at Lawson
Microwavable potato chips go on sale in Japan, because why should we eat cold potatoes? 【Video】
Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Robot matchmaking party in Japan has couples sit silently, techno cupids make small talk for them
Sakura Totoro: Official Studio Ghibli merchandise for cherry blossom season 2019
Japan’s public broadcaster leaving threatening notes on people’s doorsteps
Japanese kids’ show mascot busts out a juicy piano pop tune inside a subway station
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
Weekly
Hollywood Your Name anime live-action movie will feature Native American girl, Chicago boy
Translator at Japanese marathon under fire for calling African athletes “cute chimpanzees”
Japanese dads reveal the shocking secret behind their daughters’ “homemade” Valentine’s chocolate
Matt Kuwata stuns the world with transformation from Japanese boy to living doll 【Photos】
Ridiculously awesome cherry blossom bar with sakura pool opening in Tokyo【Photos】
Otaku parenting: Loving mom shocks daughter out of bed cosplay-style- Uniqlo’s new “communist dictator” jacket has Japanese commenters confused and snickering【Photos】
Beautiful Japanese sightseeing train will be unforgettable way to travel country’s north island
Japanese company will ask your crush out on a date for you if you’re too shy to do it yourself
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Monthly
New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Ariana Grande “fixes” her 7 Rings Japanese kanji tattoo, but it still says tiny charcoal grill
You have One Piece creator’s official permission to have sexy fantasies about his characters
Naomi Osaka shuts down reporter who asked her to speak in Japanese following Australian Open win
Ariana Grande stops learning Japanese following backlash over her “7 Rings” BBQ grill tattoo
Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” Japanese tattoo fail spawns hilarious parody tattoos online
This Japanese man dated a cockroach, dreamed of having sex with it 【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new cherry blossom travel mugs, glasses and goods for 2019
Ariana Grande’s kanji tattoo fail: new ink reads “Japanese BBQ grill” instead of “7 Rings”
Twitter searches for the mysterious Shinsekis…and their potty-trained rabbit
Yearly
- New Pokémon dress shirt line lets you dress like an adult in the company of all 151 Kanto species
Japanese dad mercilessly beats son to tears in Smash Bros. after he says he wants to be pro gamer
Artist collapses at Comiket and dies, leading brother to make a request of all anime illustrators- Ariana Grande “fixes” her 7 Rings Japanese kanji tattoo, but it still says tiny charcoal grill
- You have One Piece creator’s official permission to have sexy fantasies about his characters
Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people
Japanese 26-year old single mother arrested for inviting underage high school boy home
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
Otaku husband returns home after argument to find wife has destroyed his anime robot collection
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Japanese grandpa’s “for fun” ink paintings are so divine they’re now part of a beautiful temple
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