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New Face Grand Prix
With a new school year comes new students, new possibilities, and a new round of beauty competitions.
“Wait,” you’re asking, “Beauty competitions? Shouldn’t that be ‘roommates’ or ‘textbooks’ or ‘professors?'” And, yes, those are just a few of the new experiences that come with starting college, but thanks to New Face Grand Prix, new Japanese female college students can also “compete” to be the cutest freshman in Japan.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Foreign resident of Japan sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalizing Tokyo shrine
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
One Piece Shinkansen bullet trains set to speed to adventure in Japan
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmosThis 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 LineStarbucks 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 schools
Studio 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
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
How to order snacks on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
One Piece Shinkansen bullet trains set to speed to adventure in Japan
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Beyond rice balls: How to make an edible onigiri rice cat【Video】
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
Our Japanese writer introduces some handy phrases so you too can speak the Kansai dialect!
Here’s what happens when you mix all 53 kinds of Muji curry into one crazy super curry【Taste test】
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Travel to a Japanese convenience store at an active volcano
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!