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The wind wasn’t quite strong enough to pick up entire houses or bicycling old ladies, but Japan’s 18th typhoon of the season sent plenty of things flying onto balconies and outside windows. Twitter users across Japan were eager to post the evidence, giving us the following photo montage.
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Studio Ghibli releases giant Totoro plushies in Japan
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】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
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s ShinjukuJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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 touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Miniature keychain versions of Japan’s Death Spray are coming to capsule toy machines soon
Studio Ghibli releases giant Totoro plushies in Japan
Pokémon’s Ash Ketchum is crazy strong, can easily carry creatures twice his body weight
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Giant life-size Alolan Exeggutor Pokémon appears at Pokémon World Championships in Japan【Photos】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Monster girl brothel anime finally makes a friend as it finds new broadcast partner in Japan
American tourists give us their opinion on the new Icee slushie drinks in Japan
“Office lady in heels walking on tatami”: The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
The 10 most attractive Japanese women’s names, as chosen by dating app users
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】