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Coca Cola’s newest soda “Hot Ginger Ale” hit Japanese vending machines on October 21 and we have an official RocketNews24 tasting review for anyone not daring enough to take on the hot, fizzy drink. So before you shell out 120 yen (US$1.20), take a look at what our expert vending machine beverage team has to say.
This huge, detailed Gundam sculpture was built out of cardboard by Japanese high school students
Tokyo’s Yomiuri Giants baseball players crossdress in beauty contest for fans
What’s the best Rumiko Takahashi anime of all time? Fans decide, pick best characters too【Survey】
Ultra-luxurious breakfast bus will give Tokyo commuters a break from the hell of rush-hour trains
We preview Japan’s first-ever Nintendo Tokyo, Capcom Store and Shibuya Pokémon Centre megastore
Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Can you put Japan’s hot bottled tea/coffee in the microwave? Only if you see this special notice
What Pokémon Type are you? A quick look at your social media habits will give you the answer
American-Japanese model Kiko designs “morning cleavage” bra for lingerie brand Wacoal 【Video】
Japanese Twitter calls out crazy bottled water claims, gets us thinking about what we’re drinking
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess barHarajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
Should a man in his 40s pursue a 19-year-old Japanese convenience store clerk?
Disturbing video shows man hitting woman for crossing her legs on Japanese train【Video】
There’s a permanent all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink KFC restaurant opening in TokyoUltra-luxurious breakfast bus will give Tokyo commuters a break from the hell of rush-hour trains
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percentJapan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Post-meal waste at Japanese sushi restaurant sparks controversy online
Uniqlo’s shockingly sexy new clothing item inspires selfies and anime-style fan art
Shinkansen announcer shares moment her mother hears her voice on bullet train for the first time
Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
“Otaku” YouTuber confronts Tokyo tough-guy litterers, who’ve got no idea who they’re dealing withJapan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced breadMicrosoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percentJapan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catchFive reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dogWhy do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
Can you put Japan’s hot bottled tea/coffee in the microwave? Only if you see this special notice
What Pokémon Type are you? A quick look at your social media habits will give you the answer
American-Japanese model Kiko designs “morning cleavage” bra for lingerie brand Wacoal 【Video】
Japanese Twitter calls out crazy bottled water claims, gets us thinking about what we’re drinking
Eevee Day now officially recognized in Japan as a day to celebrate the cute furry Pokémon
Graffiti artist Pikachu plushies coming to brand-new Shibuya Pokémon Center megastore【Photos】
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Tokyo’s AKB48 idol-themed cafe announces sudden, permanent closure
New Pokémon Tail hook series is here to keep your home organized and adorable【Photos】
Disturbing video shows man hitting woman for crossing her legs on Japanese train【Video】
Tenga unveils world’s first masturbatory aid vending machines in Japan【Photos】
Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
