Handwritten note from a Japanese granddad turns out to be heartwarming…and strangely heartbreaking at the same time.
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We’ve included some events and scandals that were big in Japan, so be sure to find out what they are!
We’ve talked before about a few of the discriminatory measures against women in Japan, but there are still a few more. Let’s take a peek!
Japan must be one of the cleanest countries in the world. What’s behind it all? Find out what makes Japan so pika-pika!
Living abroad is fun and exciting; hardly a day goes by when something doesn’t surprise, humor, or baffle you. Living in another country also gives you a chance to understand your own native nation and evaluate the good and the bad from an outsider’s perspective.
So today we want to share with you some things that we miss from our own countries—that is to say mainly the US and UK—that we never realized we’d miss! Because, you know, they just seemed so normal, we thought Japan would have them too.
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kilometers across Japan
SoraNews24’s two most eligible bachelors are still looking for dates, so we’ve updated their photos
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Komeda Coffee serves up seven savory and sweet seasonal tsukimi surprises
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Tokyo pub offers “balding discount” for follicly-challenged diners
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
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Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
After being snatched up by scalpers, Sailor Moon chocolate returns in officially marked-up complete box
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake- The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】- What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
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J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition- Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
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 tourists
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
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 Line
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
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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
Possessing 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
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Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Tokyo pub offers “balding discount” for follicly-challenged diners
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
What’s in a Family Mart lucky bag?
What does the giraffe say? Video captures baby giraffe’s surprising cry
Five reasons nerds make great boyfriends: Japan’s geeky otaku list their pros
Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Studio Ghibli cooking/housework aprons are here to lend some cheer to chores【Photos】
These beer and cigarette poster from the Meiji and Showa periods will confuse and enchant you!
Announcing the Find Girlfriends for Takamichi and Takuya Project — Applications open!
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