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Fantasizing about relocating to Japan’s ancient capital? Here’s what it’ll cost you per month, and no, a minimum-wage job isn’t going to cut it.
We interview Japan’s least-popular form of currency and the only bill not to be getting a slick new face-lift in the near future.
Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
Why spend your cash on anime merch when you can stuff it down your favorite character’s pants instead?
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The money wasn’t meant for him, but the intended recipient has no clue who the woman is either.
Cynics might say nothing makes a man attractive like a wallet full of cash, but this guy stumbled upon what he thinks is a cheaper aphrodisiac.
“Your one chance to win the jackpot slid down the drain?!” What would you do in this nightmare scenario?
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In a special press event, a Tokyo professor puts a price to the blood, sweat, and tears of Japanese wives and mothers.
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Japanese cosplayer shocks everyone with dramatically different before and after makeup photos
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The train station that stayed open for a single school girl finally closes down
Studio Ghibli co-founder and anime director Isao Takahata passes away in Tokyo- Chikan molester runs away from Japanese schoolgirls at train station in Japan【Video】
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