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Grade school girl gets marked down on her math test even though her calculation was perfect and she showed her work.
Further proof that any argument will eventually have someone call the other person a Nazi.
Japanese schools continue in their quest to make math as annoying and tedious as possible.
Keio University researchers have solved the problem of a pair of unique triangles with the same perimeter and area. Laymen remain confused!
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There are no wrong answers, as long as you’ve got the right question.
”If you spent four hours and 40 minutes playing video games, how much time did you waste?” has no easy answer.
Get out your thinking caps, and get ready to possibly lose some of your grown-up pride.

















Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Cherry blossom sake rice beer arriving in Japan well ahead of cherry blossom season, but how?
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival
Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】
Studio Ghibli turns My Neighbour Totoro characters into bag charms for everyday adventures
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well
Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Prepare to be outraged: Japan votes for its “100 Best World Class Songs” 【Videos】
Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
Japan’s favorite pork cutlet sandwich maker also has awesome katsudon restaurant in Tokyo Station