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Kochi Chuo High School
In a recent interview, the head of Kochi Chuo High School, Masahisa Chikamori, announced that the school would be starting a Self-Defense Force Course in 2016. This course would provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to join Japan’s armed protective organization, including some combat training.
However, both the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology admitted they were unaware of this training program when questioned about it.
Dark and edgy Jujustu Kaisen teams up with bright and cheery Sanrio for new merch line【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new holiday goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Does Starbucks Japan’s new holiday Frappuccino really taste like a cup of fallen snow?
Japanese Prime Minister once criticized deploying military to fight Godzilla
Discovered: An even better way to open Japanese convenience store rice balls【Video】
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
What’s the most popular way to prepare Japan’s beloved breakfast dish, Tamago Kake Gohan?
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
American gun owner opens our eyes to a different way of life in TokyoJapanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
New Akita Inu and Hachiko marshmallows are the best and squishiest souvenirs from Japan
Burger King Japan creates Kyoto Whopper, its most Japanese burger ever, with Kyoto rice merchant
Starbucks Japan unveils new Holiday goods for 2024Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
Totoro stamp collection lets you add adorable Ghibli touches to cards and letters【Photos】
Overwhelmed by modern social media? Japanese company is bringing back pagers with an emoji-twistDiscovered: An even better way to open Japanese convenience store rice balls【Video】
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
What’s the most popular way to prepare Japan’s beloved breakfast dish, Tamago Kake Gohan?
Sip with Snorlax – Clever drinkware design creates Pokémon in your glass with every pour【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
McDonald’s Japan now sells pies in…Dalmatian dog boxes
Pocky x Street Fighter II collaboration comes with a special game for a limited time
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
What happens when a guy goes to a Japanese women’s swimsuit store and asks for their best bikini?
Demon Slayer lucky bag from Akihabara slays us with awesome anime merch
Rolling suitcase with built-in desk is perfect for mobile businesspeople and cosplayers alike
Hidden oasis on a Japanese department store rooftop is home to Monet’s Pond in Tokyo
This is Akihabara’s best hidden food vending machine: The Mansei meat sandwich machine!