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The New Years’ television special announced the cast for this year’s battle.
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Trail of visible pee stains on the carpet temporarily suspends 24 Hour Television charity event programme.
Poster outside Takeshita Street McDonald’s alerts viewers to fake news on Japanese television.
People are falling in love with the wide-eyed visitor from abroad who discovers Kabukicho isn’t really like it is in video games.
Full of literal toilet humor and heart, this Amazon Prime series is a breath of fresh air.
Look carefully and you’ll see Japan’s Benny Hill sandwiched in between these women.
Famous musicians, actors and idol group members star in these memorable ads that will make you laugh, cry and want to buy what they’re selling.
Get 91,000 yen for wearing a black suit, tie and sunglasses in special one-off job offer from new variety TV show based on manga and anime series Ultimate Survivor Kaiji.
Joining her will be famed educator Hirotada Ototake, who was also caught up in a scandal this year.
One major Japanese TV station calls out another’s use of disabled people in so-called “inspiration porn”.
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The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
The Big Bomb Onigiri Japanese rice ball helps us conquer mountain race but conquers us in the end
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Yuzu Pringles: New Japan-exclusive flavour is so stimulating it’s turned Mr P’s eyes to stars
A beautiful, bittersweet interspecies anime romance that’s also an instant noodle commercial【Vid】
Japanese KitKats get a new regional flavour, straight from a Tokyo island
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
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Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Official My Neighbor Totoro cookbook teaches you to make Satsuki’s bento and other Ghibli meshi
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Amazon’s unmanned ‘just walk out’ store Amazon Fresh leaves us feeling like criminals- English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
Autumn arrives at Starbucks Japan with two new seasonal drinks
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
Japan removes tour guide requirement for foreign tourists
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Japanese government wants to encourage wealthy foreigners to travel deeper into Japan, NHK says
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival- Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
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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
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Yuzu Pringles: New Japan-exclusive flavour is so stimulating it’s turned Mr P’s eyes to stars
A beautiful, bittersweet interspecies anime romance that’s also an instant noodle commercial【Vid】
Japanese KitKats get a new regional flavour, straight from a Tokyo island
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
Testing our luck – Can visiting Japan’s power spots improve the omikuji temple fortune you draw?
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Japan’s new Melon Pan slices: Simply pop them on bread and heat and eat
What happens when a sweet bun maker teams up with a tonkatsu sandwich specialist?
Elderly Kyoto man detained by police for three hours because of hammer in his car
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