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We taste test a brand-new way to make the age-old favorite food of students, loafers, and busy people.
And even if the owner won’t budge on the rent, you can still negotiate for some concessions that could save you a ton of cash.
Mr. Sato knows a cheap way to chow down on Japan’s flaky fried food rice bowls, so he shared the trick with all of us!
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Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
Being prepared for an idol concert means you’re also surprisingly prepared for a typhoon-induced power outage.
Six simple steps to slumber require no breathing apparatuses, hard liquor, or any other sleep aids.
We tried out the portable sparkling head spa and now we can’t ever go back to normal hair washing again.
Browsing while pooping is an internationally loved pastime, so here’s a clever way to make sure you never leave your phone behind.
Tired of sleepless nights from your cute kitty pushing you around the bed? Here’s a quick and clever solution.
Sometimes, a not-so-gentle reminder is all it takes to make sure your belongings continue to be yours.
Can’t read the kanji characters on the label? You’re not the only one, so here’s a shopping secret to help you out.
Tired of ripping into stubborn chip packs with your teeth? Now you won’t ever have to do that again, and the tools you need for the trick are likely to be in your pocket.
Creepy cool accessory’s clever construction makes the eye go into alert mode when you snap it on.
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Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
First-grader’s math test accidentally turns into treatise on confusing Japanese linguistics
Is it OK to bite through your ramen noodles while slurping them in Japan? Internet debates
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Could you marry an otaku? Japanese people rank the geek hobbies they’d let slide for love
Weightlifting is Japanese salarymen’s newest hobby, report says, since “Muscles won’t betray you”
Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
Are Japanese B-Stylers racist? Jim Jeffries investigates cultural appropriation in Japan 【Video】
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- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
- Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
- We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Crazy-cheap Japanese apartment for less than 140 bucks a month comes with headaches every day- Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
One last visit to Japan’s craziest, scariest video game arcade: Warehouse Kawasaki【Photos】
Tokyo’s amazing 2D Cafe looks like an illustration, but it’s an actual restaurant you can eat in!- That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Is 150,000 yen (US$1,389) a month enough to live on in Tokyo? Depends what kind of life you want
There’s a permanent all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink KFC restaurant opening in Tokyo
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Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Post-meal waste at Japanese sushi restaurant sparks controversy online
Uniqlo’s shockingly sexy new clothing item inspires selfies and anime-style fan art
Shinkansen announcer shares moment her mother hears her voice on bullet train for the first time
Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
“Otaku” YouTuber confronts Tokyo tough-guy litterers, who’ve got no idea who they’re dealing with
Eating Tokyo’s most expensive pancakes required us to go through a security check
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- Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
- Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog- Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
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Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Could you marry an otaku? Japanese people rank the geek hobbies they’d let slide for love
Weightlifting is Japanese salarymen’s newest hobby, report says, since “Muscles won’t betray you”
Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
Are Japanese B-Stylers racist? Jim Jeffries investigates cultural appropriation in Japan 【Video】
One last visit to Japan’s craziest, scariest video game arcade: Warehouse Kawasaki【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases more limited-edition mugs, cards and travel bottles for Christmas 2019
There’s a permanent all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink KFC restaurant opening in Tokyo
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
We try it out: Does Uniqlo’s HeatTech Ultra Warm work on a motorbike ride in the dead of winter?
Man arrested for rape 4 days after the statute of limitations expired
Real-world Pokémon arena battle park found in Japan【Photos】
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