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In this age of viral videos, everyone is looking for the next big hit. People constantly have their smartphones out, desperately filming in hopes that something amazing is going to happen in front of them. However, as everyone records the incredible things that occur, we only have one piece of advice: please think a little bit about your own safety!
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Love lolita fashion? Get the wedding dress of your dreams from Japanese designer Hiroko Tokumine
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Burger King Japan’s Great King Yeti is the latest evolution of One Pounders
Why appetizers are giving tourists and restaurant owners in Japan a headache
Mister Donut adds hot dog doughnuts to its menu in Japan…but are they any good?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Burger King Japan’s Great King Yeti is the latest evolution of One Pounders
Why appetizers are giving tourists and restaurant owners in Japan a headache
Mister Donut adds hot dog doughnuts to its menu in Japan…but are they any good?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Japanese elementary school installs standing sleeping pod for students to nap in【Video】
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
10 obscure Japanese vending machine drinks that fly under the beverage radar
Love kabuki? Now’s your chance to take the stage as an actor — if you have the cash