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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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gets a happy ending to his broken eraser tale
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Japanese design company combines human bed and cat tower, proves felines are who runs the home
Japanese hot spring charges almost 35 bucks for bucket of uncooked carrots, otaku likely to pay up
Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso: Behind-the-scenes trivia and secret Easter eggs revealed
Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
Japan’s best-selling beer is changing its recipe for the first time in 35 years
English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
64-page book about panda butts selling out fast in Japan
The return of Terrace House? Seina and Noah star in new series produced by the reality show【Vids】
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Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Studio Ghibli asks fans to help Hayao Miyazaki replace his beloved eraser
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick becomes the real world’s coolest subway pass
Japanese company engineers soft toys that will nibble your finger, for folks who are into that- Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
- Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gets a happy ending to his broken eraser tale
- English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
Long wallet or bifold? What your wallet says about you in Japan
Perfectly made snow Totoro spotted by anime director in Japan’s frozen north
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- Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Hidden Easter Egg in Akira shows animator’s hilarious passive-aggressive frustrations- Perfectly made snow Totoro spotted by anime director in Japan’s frozen north
- Studio Ghibli asks fans to help Hayao Miyazaki replace his beloved eraser
- Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Japanese Internet mesmerized by photo showing road that appears to go straight into the sky
Sustainable Otaku Goals: A framework to help you avoid fan burnout
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl game music is now free to enjoy or download for a limited time
Our cat mom reporter learns how her cats truly feel about her through a cat translation app
How often do Japanese high school kids watch anime, and do boys and girls watch the same series?
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- Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Country kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
Japanese gamers vote for most frustrating, spirit-crushing video game
Retro game personality test: What the way you wrapped your N64 controller cord says about you
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Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
Japan’s best-selling beer is changing its recipe for the first time in 35 years
English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
64-page book about panda butts selling out fast in Japan
The return of Terrace House? Seina and Noah star in new series produced by the reality show【Vids】
Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick becomes the real world’s coolest subway pass
How often do Japanese high school kids watch anime, and do boys and girls watch the same series?
Macabre Japanese ukiyo-e reveal gothic side to art of the floating world【Pics】
Tokyo Disney Resort is set to bring back the snacks and sweet treats at limited park stores
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Spirited Away x Loewe pop-up store in Harajuku whisks visitors away to the world of Studio Ghibli
Owner walks Segway dog… or Segway dog walks owner?
McDonald’s Japan’s new winter menu exclusives: Hot pies and special chicken nuggets
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