This isn’t the first time for this character to be chosen as the representative for the year, and it probably won’t be the last either.
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Commonly used kanji’s components don’t make a lot of sense nowadays, but once upon a time…
According to his shirt, this guy isn’t just “huge in Japan”, he’s huge somewhere else too.
Just water and a brush is all you need to practice Japanese calligraphy with these high-tech school supplies!
Get a stamp of approval with your own Japanese personal seal complete with your Japanese kanji name.
One topic dominated conversations in Japan this year, and now it’s officially the most significant single kanji character of the past 12 months.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
There’s a beautiful reason why the kanji for cherry blossoms looks the way it does, and remembering it makes the character a snap to write.
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We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
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Japan’s “station closest to the sea” lives up to its name【Photos】
This super easy cold Korean spicy ramen dish will make summer 100 times more delicious
Shaved ice? No thanks – we’re having a shaved milkshake at this Japanese cafe instead!【Photos】
A visit to Japan’s wasp nest art museum stings us with respect for the industrious insects【Pics】
You can wear the Princess Mononoke curse on your fingers with new Ghibli ring and accessory line
Watermelon-looking rice balls go on sale in Tokyo, bring Mr. Sato bitter memories of regret
Tokyo’s Nakano adds rock and disco to its annual summer bon dance【Videos】
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
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Foreign Lawson employees claim unfair treatment such as forced sushi and Christmas cake purchases- We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】- Go shopping with our Japanese reporter as he experiences Costco in the U.S. for the first time
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
The twin joys and dual sadnesses of eating ramen in the U.S.
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heat
“My employees were killed.” Japanese pond owner breaks into tears after 3,000 fish die in robbery
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Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Jimmy Choo designs limited edition Crystal Boots for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Cases of people getting unwanted crabs skyrocketing in Japan, salmon too
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Japanese curry rice appears at McDonald’s, but not in the country you’d expect
Burger King Japan’s all-you-can-eat challenge knocks us out of the ring
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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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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A visit to Japan’s wasp nest art museum stings us with respect for the industrious insects【Pics】
You can wear the Princess Mononoke curse on your fingers with new Ghibli ring and accessory line
Watermelon-looking rice balls go on sale in Tokyo, bring Mr. Sato bitter memories of regret
Tokyo’s Nakano adds rock and disco to its annual summer bon dance【Videos】
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
Eating every kind of cold noodle dish from Family Mart to stave off the summer heat【Taste test】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heat
How to make the most beautiful at-home tamagokakegohan ever with a 100 yen store kitchen gadget
When life gives you McDonald’s curry sauce, make…curry rice!
We ate all eight kinds of cold noodles from 7-Eleven and here’s our favourites【Taste test】
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
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