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Now that Super Mario Maker has finally hit the market, gamers the world over are starting to build, upload, and play their best creations, but of course, it wasn’t long before veterans of the game started seeing just how crazy they could get. Earlier this week, while most of us in Japan were enjoying the Silver Week holidays, one expert gamer created the most cracked out course we’ve seen yet, which quickly went viral after it was posted to YouTube.
We visit the Japanese branch of a Singaporean restaurant serving Singapore-style tempura
Prince Harry’s new “chimpo” job title makes people in Japan giggle
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
Complaints of foul play surrounding fried chicken grand prix results
Nintendo is suing Bowser to stop his latest evil plan
Animage x Ghibli art exhibition in Ginza celebrates the history of Nausicaä, Ghibli works
Japanese sports company Mizuno releases stylish furniture which doubles as training equipment
New Virtual Japan travel service has Japanese Internet in stitches over its terrible CG
Pokémon Pinap Berry Juice being served in real world at Tokyo’s Piakchu Sweets cafe【Taste test】
UNIQLO’s newest commercial features AIRism casual wear and heartwarming sapphic love
Otaku geek makeovers by Tokyo fashion expert go viral in Japan
Reminder: Never ask the cops in Japan to shoot you
The top 10 most popular instant noodle brands at the start of 2021
Unmarked cop cars in Japan pull crazy Transformer-style trick when they pull someone over【Videos】
Japan’s number-one cosplayer opens her official YouTube channel, fans rush to subscribe
Private: Body of Japanese girl found in snow reveals history of bullying, though principal denies itComplaints of foul play surrounding fried chicken grand prix results
Red Matcha: A new type of Japanese powdered tea years in the making
Creator of Gundam says his goal is to crush Demon Slayer and Evangelion
What time of day gets you the best-tasting sushi at a revolving sushi restaurant?Otaku geek makeovers by Tokyo fashion expert go viral in Japan
7-Eleven to build 7-Eleven in parking lot of another 7-Eleven
Why do kids in Japan use those large leathery “randoseru” school bags?
Here’s why you should be careful when buying a coffee cup from Japan’s 100 yen stores
Cup Noodle Pro is Nissin’s latest way to up its instant ramen gameReminder: Never ask the cops in Japan to shoot youThe top 10 most popular instant noodle brands at the start of 2021
The best and worst Japanese food for foreigners
Line up in the hall, open your shirts, show your bras – Real instructions from one Japanese school
Amazing photos of off-the-beaten-path Japanese castles to add to your travel wish list【Photos】
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Taiwanese pianist adds busty cosplay to her performance, instantly gets five million views【Videos】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese restaurant chain shows us how to make katsudon in three minutes【SoraKitchen】
Animage x Ghibli art exhibition in Ginza celebrates the history of Nausicaä, Ghibli works
Japanese sports company Mizuno releases stylish furniture which doubles as training equipment
New Virtual Japan travel service has Japanese Internet in stitches over its terrible CG
Pokémon Pinap Berry Juice being served in real world at Tokyo’s Piakchu Sweets cafe【Taste test】
UNIQLO’s newest commercial features AIRism casual wear and heartwarming sapphic love
This amazing bowl of meaty ramen? Made entirely with Japanese convenience store stuff
Japanese newspaper issues correction over hilarious Harry and Meghan photo
High fashion and kimono: Kyoto’s Wazigen Shizukuya ushers in new kimono couture for Spring 2021
That awkward moment when anime becomes reality
Japan’s 30 Best Selling Video Games of All Time
“Newtype” Hatsune Miku poised for comeback in 2020
Japanese violinist covers Super NES soundtracks AND sound effects in amazing videos【Videos】