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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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Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
McDonald’s Japan unleashes awesome Steak Sauce and Lobster Mayo Sauce to celebrate the holidays
Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Sexual harassment poster from Japanese government draws criticism for seemingly taking men’s side
Survey shows more Japanese married men, single Japanese women cheating on their romantic partners
Tokyo man arrested after telling woman he wanted to rub “just” her breasts
Japanese company trips – Workers “absolutely hate” them, so why do they still happen?
Japanese tourist cries tears of joy over creative installation of origami in the UK
Mr. Sato tries a unique method to compellingly call in sick to work【Video】
Abandoned subway station in Tokyo open to the public for a limited time!
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- Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
- Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Cats in Japan say “nyao,” except for this one that says “ololiloliloliloliloliiiloli”【Video】
Now is your final chance to visit the last Sunkus standing in Tokyo- Survey shows more Japanese married men, single Japanese women cheating on their romantic partners
Passenger demands to have a window mid-flight, cabin attendant gives him what he asked for
Female fast food worker in Japan has awesome response to male customers who called her ugly
Brand new Pikachu donuts pulled from market for being too uncute to live【Photos】
Hokkaido man arrested for pretending to visit Aeon shopping centers 2.7 million times
35-year-old otaku throws US$17,700 wedding ceremony in Tokyo so he can marry his 2-D crush
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- Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
Shibuya Halloween event turns ugly with toppled truck, perverts, and upskirt photography
Japan’s Uncle Fist loses money every week selling takoyaki to kids for just 10 yen, doesn’t care
Korean pop star wears T-shirt commemorating Hiroshima atomic bombing, draws criticism in Japan
10 signs you might not be an otaku anymore- Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Plastic model fan turns to explosives to make Gundam battle scars extra-realistic【Video】
Japanese office worker finds stray “kittens,” vet says they’re dogs, they turn out to be neither- Cats in Japan say “nyao,” except for this one that says “ololiloliloliloliloliiiloli”【Video】
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- Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
- To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
- Shibuya Halloween event turns ugly with toppled truck, perverts, and upskirt photography
Japanese Twitter shares the funniest “mysterious Japanese” that they’ve heard from foreigners- Korean pop star wears T-shirt commemorating Hiroshima atomic bombing, draws criticism in Japan
- Japan’s Uncle Fist loses money every week selling takoyaki to kids for just 10 yen, doesn’t care
Idol singer forgets to shut off streaming camera, giggles over how much she makes per video【Vid】
Bowsette/Princess Koopa is getting her own dedicated fan event next month in Japan
Japanese artists jump onto the sexy Bowsette Super Mario meme in a huge way【Illustrations】
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
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Abandoned subway station in Tokyo open to the public for a limited time!
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Clipping your nails at night may cause death, according to a Japanese superstition
Five bewildering ways beauty is measured in Japan
Top 10 Japanese women throughout history 【Women in Japan Series】
Anime-style magic circle cordless charging pad is the coolest way ever to charge a phone【Video】
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners
After being banned for ugliness, the Pikachu Donuts are back, but are they cute this time?
Wanting a frog, man gets too many praying animals from capsule machine, creates cute, creepy cult
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