From the downright obvious to the surprising yet amusing, Japanese Sign Language has it all.
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan
Japan has only one time zone, and sunset comes a lot earlier in Tokyo【Photos】
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
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Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans- Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises- Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme- Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan
Japan has only one time zone, and sunset comes a lot earlier in Tokyo【Photos】
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Centuries-old Japanese store revolutionises the fragrance world with new incense cord
In Japan, women give “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, but do guys even want it?
Otaku draws inspiration from anime hero to confront knife-wielding attacker on train
Vintage coin-operated “weight machine” found in Kyoto stationery store
Creator of Japanese manga Bleach searches for fan to thank him for his dying message
Kyoto green onion theft victim becomes Kyoto green onion thief
Roughly 40 percent of single Japanese men in their 20s have never been on a date, survey says
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
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