Today, we present five phases Western expats go through, from arriving fresh off the boat to thinking about retirement, when living in Japan.
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Nike commercial addresses bullying and racism in Japan, riles up debate online【Video】
The depressing diet of a Tokyo prostitute during Japan’s Edo period
Top 10 Japanese baby names of 2020 revealed
Retro noodle soup vending machine is immortalized in an udon soup-flavored pound cake
Three new Evangelion Tamagotchi arrive so you can raise your own Angel after the franchise ends
Naomi Osaka becomes shojo manga star for new series set in outer space
Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designer
The Mister Donut Ice Bar: “When donuts become ice cream”
What happens when a cosplayer takes anniversary bridal photos? Hadokens and Force chokes【Pics】
Is there any point to holding your chopsticks the “correct” way? Let’s find out【Experiment】
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Instant ramen with 40 billion lactic acid bacteria on sale now
Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
Japanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】- Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designer
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
The secret piece of information hiding in plain sight on Tokyo’s subway signs
Surprisingly strong Hokkaido woman arrested for poking holes in 13 expensive melons with finger
Tokyo talent “scout” picks wrong woman to try to recruit, and not just because she’s a politician
Teeny tiny giant panda baby born in Japan【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!
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Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors- Hayao Miyazaki ambushed while picking up trash on street for opinions on Demon Slayer
- Instant ramen with 40 billion lactic acid bacteria on sale now
- Studio Ghibli releases 250 more free-to-download/use images from five films, and Totoro is here!
- Kanji T-shirt seen on U.S. TV show makes Japanese viewers giggle
No mask, no ride – Japanese government allows taxis to refuse to pick up maskless passengers
Mayhem at Uniqlo in Japan as customers fight to grab the Jil Sander collection- Japanese bathroom has a clever countermeasure for guys who pee on the floor at the urinal【Photos】
- Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designer
Pileup on sushi conveyor belt causes chaos for diners at restaurant chain in Japan
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Adult Cream Pie coming to McDonald’s Japan
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller grip
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Pokémon fan learns the startling truth about the Wooloo plushie
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Naomi Osaka becomes shojo manga star for new series set in outer space
Japanese VTuber Usada Pekora’s new plum wine has a label drawn by Madoka’s character designer
The Mister Donut Ice Bar: “When donuts become ice cream”
What happens when a cosplayer takes anniversary bridal photos? Hadokens and Force chokes【Pics】
Is there any point to holding your chopsticks the “correct” way? Let’s find out【Experiment】
Nara University study finds some common teas can neutralize COVID-19
First look at Universal Studios’ Mario Kart ride, Super Nintendo World’s opening date revealed【Vid】
City official, angered when asked to wear a mask, throws own feces
Brand-new Evangelion Tamagotchis are coming to let you raise your own sweet little Angel【Video】
Fashion magazine Egg’s 2020 Japanese Buzzword Awards are here to bring out your inner teen
Want to become a virtual YouTuber? Now there are apps for that too!
Face-mask-themed park “Tokyo Mask Land” coming to Yokohama
We miss out on cheap all-you-can-eat takoyaki, but stuff ourselves with octopus balls anyway
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