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Japanese man arrested for stealing women’s shoes and replacing them with new ones
Japanese watch brand Seiko collabs with Evisen Skateboards, surprises watch and sushi lovers
Starbucks Japan’s Chai Chocolate Frappuccino requires a whole new ordering system
All heart, no CG in beautiful, mind-bending Pocari Sweat video【Video】
Line up in the hall, open your shirts, show your bras – Real instructions from one Japanese school
Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?
Man fights giant crab statue on streets of Osaka, becomes city’s most hated criminal【Video】
Macross for all! Legendary anime’s Japanese rights holders finally settle dispute with Robotech
We ride Bridgestone’s new TB1e electric bike over 80 miles in Japan, barely wear down the battery
Hyogo Prefecture to give 320,000 fans to restaurants for customers to cover mouths, dine “safely”
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Amazing photos of off-the-beaten-path Japanese castles to add to your travel wish list【Photos】
7-Eleven to build 7-Eleven in parking lot of another 7-Eleven- Line up in the hall, open your shirts, show your bras – Real instructions from one Japanese school
Japanese city manager gives speech telling new employees to “play around” to fix birth rate issue
AKB48 signs removed from exterior of AKB48 Theater building in Akihabara
Studio Ghibli producer makes bombshell anime revelations during online Q&A
Teacher’s heartwarming message helps student pursue art dream- Man fights giant crab statue on streets of Osaka, becomes city’s most hated criminal【Video】
In Japan, you can now earn money for turning your car into an anime itasha
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With 3DS repair service ending, Nintendo once again shows its god-tier customer service【Photos】
Travelers entering Japan will have to install location confirmation app, Skype on smartphones
Some of Japan’s most iconic vending machines will soon be no more- 7-Eleven to build 7-Eleven in parking lot of another 7-Eleven
Japanese school lunch noodles fried so hard that children and teachers chip teeth, go to hospital- Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?
Here’s why you should be careful when buying a coffee cup from Japan’s 100 yen stores
Cup Noodle Pro is Nissin’s latest way to up its instant ramen game
The best and worst Japanese food for foreigners- Amazing photos of off-the-beaten-path Japanese castles to add to your travel wish list【Photos】
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Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Taiwanese pianist adds busty cosplay to her performance, instantly gets five million views【Videos】
Studio Ghibli releases free wallpapers to download and use as backgrounds for video calls
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
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Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?
Man fights giant crab statue on streets of Osaka, becomes city’s most hated criminal【Video】
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We ride Bridgestone’s new TB1e electric bike over 80 miles in Japan, barely wear down the battery
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Japanese government mulling over potential four-day working week
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Remote airport in Shimane serves up the best honey in all Japan: Airport Honey!
Arsonist at idol concert says he was imitating the Kyoto Animation arson attack
Five magic Japanese phrases to know before starting a job in Japan
Utada Hikaru explains “why getting over someone is so painful”
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