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On 16 April, idol group, Rev. from DVL, released their first major single through entertainment giant Yoshimoto Kogyo, thanks largely to the break-out success of member Kanna Hashimoto.
However, what was intended to be a celebration of the Fukuoka-based unit’s new-found fame ended up generating sad and bitter complaints from idol fans. At the center of the controversy was the inclusion of tickets to a “high-five party” bundled in with their single LOVE-arigatou-.
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Japanese company brings back “cotton wife” body pillow to enhance the realism of VR games
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Wizarding World Cafe: First ever official Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts cafe opens in Japan
Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
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
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the SnakeStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】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 pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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
Japanese company brings back “cotton wife” body pillow to enhance the realism of VR games
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Wizarding World Cafe: First ever official Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts cafe opens in Japan
Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company
Starbucks releases a Bouquet Frappuccino in Japan…but does it taste like a bunch of flowers?
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
We try a palace-style bathhouse in Chiba (tattoos ok)!
Feeling sweaty? Grab yourself a cooling underwear vest, designed using space suit technology!
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Prefectural rivalry in Japan: Survey reveals which areas compete against each other, and why
Pixar alters Inside Out’s visuals for Japanese release, removes broccoli