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Every once in a while a story comes along about a flying car or helicopter that fits in a briefcase, but they always disappear into the ether never coming to fruition. It’s understandable since everyone having their own mass produced flying machine would be a safety and law enforcement nightmare.
This time, however, Hirobo in Hiroshima Prefecture may be rolling out a personal helicopter that will actually get off the ground.
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest worldStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive seasonTravel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle themeStudio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooBerserk 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 passengers
[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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
New Studio Ghibli anime coming this winter is first CG feature planned by Hayao Miyazaki
Unusual curved escalators are the crowning jewel of this shopping mall in Osaka
A month and a half later, how is Seiji’s hair doing after his hair transplant surgery?
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
Foreign university student missing in Japan, police and consulate ask for help in search
Ramen, fish, and turtle all on the menu at Japan’s most crazily comprehensive ice cream shop