As most people flock to the high production values of American television programs, the subtle nuances of British dramas, or the addictiveness of Korean programs, Taiwanese television shows are often sorely overlooked. Still, after nearly three years from its first airing we continue to be haunted by a television moment so poignant that it has captured not only the nation’s audience but the world’s.
I’m talking, of course, about the truck accident that claimed the life of Michael from the series Night Market Life. Achieving well over one million views on YouTube, people keep coming back to relieve that fateful day.
Let us watch and remember. Michael would have wanted it that way.
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That awkward moment when anime becomes reality
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
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30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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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
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?
McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Not a fan of dishwashing? Get yourself an electric, plate-scrubbing robot appendage
Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
Star Wars and classic Japanese things aren’t done mashing yet! 【Photos】
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
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McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing thousands of coins in them
Publisher reveals Japan’s favorite adults-only manga genres, by prefecture
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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
We spend a morning with an expert wagashi chef creating no-bake traditional Japanese sweets!