Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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Makoto Shinkai fixes “shocking” visual mistake for Weathering with You’s Blu-ray release
Giant undersea bug in Toba Aquarium poops for first time in two years
“Oh, is that so?” says Kyoto Animation arsonist when told how many people he killed
Katana that shoot flames are real in amazing Japanese artist’s video series【Videos】
New miniature theme park Small Worlds Tokyo finally opening, has a tiny Sailor Moon exhibit!
Death of Terrace House star Hana Kimura prompts Yu Darvish to speak out against cyberbullying
Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
New conspiracy theory emerges that Shinzo Abe is legendary yokai Amabie
What would Dragon Quest look like in real life? Fan’s Slime travel photo series shows us【Photos】
Animal Crossing fan recreating all of Ghibli’s Spirited Away in New Horizons, and it’s incredible
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Terrace House stars condemn cyberbullying after death of housemate Hana Kimura
Department of Magic opens in Japan with cosplay and accessories for wizards and witches- Giant undersea bug in Toba Aquarium poops for first time in two years
- “Oh, is that so?” says Kyoto Animation arsonist when told how many people he killed
Spice things up at the dinner table with these kabe-don salt and pepper shakers【Pics】- Makoto Shinkai fixes “shocking” visual mistake for Weathering with You’s Blu-ray release
No screaming on roller coasters, please, say Tokyo Disneyland, other Japanese amusement parks- Animal Crossing fan recreating all of Ghibli’s Spirited Away in New Horizons, and it’s incredible
The time has come for us to eat Japanese squirrel hot pot【SoraKitchen】
A creepy new wrinkle to Japan’s chikan train groper schemes, and how to counter it
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Beautiful Japanese swimsuit model performs knockout Tifa Final Fantasy cosplay【Photos】
55-year-old anime voice actress does amazing maid cosplay of character 40 years younger【Pics】
How to make a mask out of a sock in two minutes with no sewing skills
Busty cosplaying pianist returns to steal our hearts with cover of one of anime’s greatest themes
90-year-old Japanese gamer grandma breaks world record, praises Grand Theft Auto 5【Video】
Gluttony has no limits with Costco fried chicken larger than our face【SoraKitchen】
Man finds adorable lost “puppy” on roadside in Japan, turns out to be adorable something else
Who is Final Fantasy VII Remake’s best female character? Japanese fans vote【Survey】- Terrace House stars condemn cyberbullying after death of housemate Hana Kimura
We tried cooking with a personal fryer and now we’re obsessed
Yearly
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
Japanese restaurant chain shows us how to make katsudon in three minutes【SoraKitchen】
Studio Ghibli releases free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls- Beautiful Japanese swimsuit model performs knockout Tifa Final Fantasy cosplay【Photos】
One-Punch Man artist shares 10-year-old daughter’s drawings online
We order all four burgers from McDonald’s Japan’s Big Mac line and compare their…sizes
Thanks to the coronavirus over 450 manga volumes are now free to read online
Nara deer leave park, head to station for food as tourist numbers tumble due to coronavirus
What if One Piece was a girls’ comic? Shojo manga artist produces character redesign【Pics】
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Death of Terrace House star Hana Kimura prompts Yu Darvish to speak out against cyberbullying
Creative Japanese office installs awesome full-size vending machine made out of cardboard【Video】
New conspiracy theory emerges that Shinzo Abe is legendary yokai Amabie
What would Dragon Quest look like in real life? Fan’s Slime travel photo series shows us【Photos】
Animal Crossing fan recreating all of Ghibli’s Spirited Away in New Horizons, and it’s incredible
Even Gundam not immune to coronavirus as pandemic cancels moving life-size statue’s preview event
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
Drink with a Japanese geisha at an online drinking party
Fukuoka Museum offers Japanese art treasures right in your own home via AR
What do Indian people think of Japanese curry? We investigate with the power of Pikachu
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Terrace House season cancelled, removed from streaming service after Hana Kimura’s death
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