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Mitsuo Fukuda
Gundam Seed director Mitsuo Fukuda recently went on a bit of a rant regarding the nature of television in Japan these days via his Twitter account. What started off as an evaluation of the way the morning news is run eventually turned into a critique of what he thought was devaluation of the Japanese people’s interests and opinions. Fukuda remarked that he ended up eventually having to turn off the television, frustrated with what he called a nonsense spouting device.
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Sumikko Gurashi origin book gets English/Japanese bilingual release, great for language learners
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanJapan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Sumikko Gurashi origin book gets English/Japanese bilingual release, great for language learners
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
English language education in Japan: Are native speakers essential?
Bando Taro proves family restaurants in Japan are on a whole other level
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
How to take your home ramen to the next level by making your own chashu pork in a frying pan
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
New sushi train toy makes sushi for you, then delivers it, and is exactly what we want【Video】
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open