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People have the amazing ability to see human traits in nearly anything. From the anthropomorphism of cartoons and nature to cursing at your car when it won’t start, there’s almost no limit to the things we see as human-like.
But safety pins? Surely only someone with a less-than-firm grip on reality could take a safety pin for person-like or even having any human qualities?
The following photo album might just convince you otherwise!
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Cappuccino Ramen becomes super popular in Japan, but is it worth the hype?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeTokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Cappuccino Ramen becomes super popular in Japan, but is it worth the hype?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burger faces a giant rival in Komeda’s Gurakuro
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
Our reporter tries amemonaka, the traditional sweet from Niigata Prefecture
Netizens hatch adorable baby birds from supermarket eggs, provide evidence
Super-cheap, super-convenient rice-cooking mug is a new kitchen gadget all-star from 3 Coins
New Zelda speaker sensors make every trip to the bathroom a Hyrulian adventure【Videos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s “edible tear gas ramen” lives up to its name【Taste test】
Merry Christmas from SoraNews24!
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range