Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
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Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Tokyo government planning to ban overhead power lines in new housing developments
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Resident Evil Umbrella green, red herb bath salts now exist in real world, are terrifying【Pics】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Weekly
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk- Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Monthly
- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism- Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Yearly
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Resident Evil Umbrella green, red herb bath salts now exist in real world, are terrifying【Pics】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Sliders come to Japanese fast food chain Lotteria, so of course we try them! [Pics]
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
How true to life is the trailer for Brendon Fraser’s movie about Japanese rental families?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
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