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One of the MacBook Pro desktop backgrounds featured on Apple’s website shows an astoundingly exquisite azure pond with bare trees coming out of the water, covered in snow. It will be one of the backgrounds included with OS X Mountain Lion, to be released this July. We’ve found out a bit about the photographer responsible for this particular work… Read More
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
One Piece teams up with the Los Angeles Lakers for pirate anime/pro basketball crossover
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Ken Shimura remembered for his huge contribution to the game Rock, Paper, Scissors in Japan
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
Yakuza-themed love hotel rooms! Great for couples, friends, and business meetings, owners say
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schoolsStudio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
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
Ken Shimura remembered for his huge contribution to the game Rock, Paper, Scissors in Japan
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
Yakuza-themed love hotel rooms! Great for couples, friends, and business meetings, owners say
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Japanese elementary school installs standing sleeping pod for students to nap in【Video】
Japanese gravure idol strips down, plays drums to anime hits【Videos】
Taste-testing 3 fast food chains’ autumn chocolate pies in Japan to find the ultimate pie
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Zara creates loungewear that looks like a Japanese school P.E. uniform
Pokémon manhole covers make their debut in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost