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optical illusions
Gift from an otaku gives this woman a buxom bosom front-on, but from the side it’s a different story.
Plus five-second abs for guys!
Perplexing perspectives: when left is right, and right is right, our brains melt but we’re impressed nonetheless.
One of Japan’s most talented anime modelers continues to create works of art that look more 2-D than most actual drawings.
At first glance, the kid in this photo looks to be floating in air, and at second glance…he still looks to be floating.
One woman and five men with different physiques show how much your breasts can grow with just one T-shirt.
Does the tricky titillation tee work as advertised?
Clever design takes advantage of artistic perspective, coloring, and men’s constant desire to see boobs.
Fan artist clothes one of anime’s top idols in two dresses…or did he?
The Kyoto psychology professor is making people all over the world doubt their eyes.
Cats once again prove they are not quite the masters of disguise that they think they are.
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
Can you make butter by running with a pouch filled with cream? Let’s find out[Taste test]
Suntory explains the simple science behind how it makes its amazing clear tea beverages【Video】
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Japanese architecture firm unveils plans for world’s tallest wooden skyscraper in Japan
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We visit Oshima, an island in Japan where walking counterclockwise means death【Haunted Japan】
Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
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