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Japan comes closer to establishing their own Space Force, but no plans for mecha in sight so far.
Japanese fetish designer wins the war against plain style.
It’s pretty impressive if you can twirl real life guns in perfect unison and/or sequence with dozens of other people.
”This is what I hate about Japan” remarks commenter as regulations prevent kindhearted gift.
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When the song’s chorus is “C’mon baby, America!” how can the Japan-stationed men and women of the United States Marine Corps not start dancing?
Japanese citizens alternatively relived and disappointed to learn their government isn’t spending time planning how to fight aliens.
Local media makes no mention of father-of-three’s sacrifice, triggers angry, embarrassed reactions from Japanese nationals.
Tries painting a dark picture of constitutional amendments, raises eyebrows for colorful imagination that resembles naughty anime or video game.
North Korea’s supreme leader gifts his soldier with a case of the scoots: the gift that keeps on giving.
Producers of this North Korean military video were probably aiming for fear but instead delivered a two-and-a-half minute funny.
Are anime girls on aircraft and recruitment posters enough to moe-tivate you to join the Japanese Self Defence Forces?
Critics say that adding a katana to the insignia is offensively evocative of Japan’s World War II military aggression.
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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
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Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Christmas arrives early at Starbucks in Japan with new Merry Cream Frappuccino
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Miffy x Mister Donut collaboration doesn’t actually involve doughnuts, but is still super cute
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New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
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