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Can we make it to this mountain temple and back before our sword boy does the same in the game?
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Climbing season officially begins for Japan’s tallest mountain, but with new rules meant to limit coronavirus risks.
Prize for stupidity commemorates “those who improve our gene pool — by removing themselves from it in the most spectacular way possible”.
Both prefectures that border Japan’s tallest mountain say that hiking trails will remain closed throughout the summer, politician suggests writing haiku poems instead.
Kumamoto Prefecture‘s stunning “Road To Laputa“, which looks like Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky come to life, may close permanently.
The Marine Corps members carried an ill woman for two miles to safety. Read More
We’ve all heard of instant noodles; now it’s time for instant rice balls. Or…sort of instant.
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Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Man who got entire town’s COVID relief money believed to have lost it all at online casinos
Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
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Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
Japan’s most meaningless road sign discovered, has Internet feeling lost
Why are some types of Japanese rice written with completely different types of Japanese writing?
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
Life-size Pikachu figure that wirelessly charges electronics fills us with joy/jealousy【Video】
Japan considering doubling entry cap for overseas travelers, waiving on-arrival PCR tests soon
Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes- Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
Old Enough: Netflix show sparks global debate on parenting and child safety
It looks like Costco, it sounds like Costco, but it’s actually Dodosuco — we visit look-alike store
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
What’s the best spoon for Japanese curry?【Photos】
Digital manga distributer releases its top ten ranking of shonen and seinen series for April
Eating sushi…from a vending machine? We try Toyama Prefecture’s local delicacy, masuzushi
Time-lapse video of lounging kitties chasing a sunbeam will have you ready for your own catnap
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Anime girls will keep you company as you eat your instant ramen with new AR promotion
Mix childhood memories with your drinks at awesome new ball pit bar in Japan
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