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When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
Firsthand account reveals there are pros and cons to catching the virus in a communal living environment.
Studio Ghibli legend also says what modern children are missing that kids had back in his day.
Howl’s Moving Castle has a prequel? Why does Ghibli food look so good? Is Hayao Miyazaki a mummy’s boy? Toshio Suzuki spills all the tea.
After Harukana Receive, manga artist Nyoijizai’s next series is all about the allure of the silver pole.
Plucky reporter approaches the Studio Ghibli director for an on-street interview about the success of a new anime film.
Of course, Mr. Sato was also intrigued by their stories about performing overseas, but the weird noises were priority.
Otodo-chan has been racking up likes and re-tweets for her impassioned PR pleas, seal-ing her fate as one of Japan’s top mascots!
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We interview Japan’s least-popular form of currency and the only bill not to be getting a slick new face-lift in the near future.
The director speaks to us about the film and how elements of Japanese culture have influenced him.
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Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】
Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?
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NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
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1,600 empty seats at major Japanese gymnastics competition reserved by single unpaying person
Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech
Ghibli found out about the unofficial Ghibli cafe in Nagoya…then something very sweet happened
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
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Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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】
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers- Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
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
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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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We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】
Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?
Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
How to make edible slime with just two ingredients
Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years with beautiful purse, accessory lines from Samantha Group【Pics】
Every Eevee evolution in one awesome neon sign? Please make this Pokémon concept a reality【Vid】
Nara Park’s first baby deer of the year has been born, is totally adorable【Video】
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