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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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Entire building of restaurants/bars staffed by Japanese adult film actresses to open in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away kami collection
Japan’s tallest skyscraper ever, taller than Tokyo Tower, to be built near Tokyo Station
Studio Ghibli unveils new “chopstick letters” to send to loved ones
Dystopia cafe? Japanese banana juice specialist is a literal hole in the wall【Photos】
We splurge at the new Blue Bottle Coffee vending machines in Tokyo
The number of suicides among Japanese citizens jumped in August, worrying officials
Newest tool to help Japanese people learn English: An all-English isekai light novel
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
New Japanese stock photo site is filled with photos of buff men experiencing ordinary life【Pics】
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This isn’t an anime cel – It’s the greatest 3-D CG model of a Studio Ghibli character ever made
The reason why Japanese students don’t pronounce English properly
Japanese student’s “drug dealer” English gaffe confuses foreign ALT
Japanese airline leaves passenger behind at rural island airport after he refuses to wear mask
Kumamoto man released on parole after serving longest prison sentence on record in Japan- Entire building of restaurants/bars staffed by Japanese adult film actresses to open in Tokyo
Another Tokyo urban landmark closing down, this time the home of Shinjuku’s giant Yunika Vision
Abandoned Japanese houses transformed into stunning modern homes
Can you tell if a Japanese neighborhood is dangerous by looking at its convenience store?
Japanese wives reveal how they get revenge on their husbands
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Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Downtown Tokyo hotel makes its rooms absolutely free in exchange for one small favor- This isn’t an anime cel – It’s the greatest 3-D CG model of a Studio Ghibli character ever made
One Piece anime/manga creator says when he wants the series to end, promises it’ll be “amazing”
Japanese wife/artist solves “I don’t know. What do YOU want to eat?” problem in an awesome way
Zelda gamers get it: real-life secret, bomb-able entrance to dungeon found in Japan
Family stuns with amazing Detective Conan, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more group cosplays
We test out Uniqlo’s “new and improved” Airism mask for form, fashion, and function- The reason why Japanese students don’t pronounce English properly
Shizuoka City orders mysterious torii of unknown origin torn down, sparks concern that a horror movie is beginning
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
Free “Language Learning with Netflix” extension makes studying Japanese almost too easy
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We splurge at the new Blue Bottle Coffee vending machines in Tokyo
The number of suicides among Japanese citizens jumped in August, worrying officials
Newest tool to help Japanese people learn English: An all-English isekai light novel
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
New Japanese stock photo site is filled with photos of buff men experiencing ordinary life【Pics】
Japanese survey takers go back to school to vote on their favorite school lunch menu items
Tokyo Disneyland’s Beauty and Beast Castle, largest expansion in park’s history, announce opening
This one guy has spent four years making an entire anime on a 3DS, and it looks amazing【Video】
Pokémon PON handwashing stamps available to help keep your hands squeaky clean
We try the new Dom Dom Burger with a whole fried crab — best fast food near Sensoji temple
Capcom vs. Osamu Tezuka art exhibit swaps artists for crossover celebration
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