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What comes to mind at the mention of stew? Maybe a hearty beef stew or some creamy chicken soup? Well, it seems that many fast food restaurants in the Philippines will sell you stew that’s made from the blood of domesticated animals! Holy cow! Or maybe it’s horse. Sheep? Exactly what kind of blood are we talking here?! To find out more, we flew our top investigative reporter to the Philippines to fill us in on the heart of the matter. Read More
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Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
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Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Kyoto breakfast buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi: One of the best possible ways to start a day
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
McDonald’s Japan adds exclusive Hawaiian Burgers to its menu for a limited time
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Right now is the very best time to go to Japan’s “castle in the sky,” and here’s why【Pics, Vids】
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
When is it OK to take a naked hot spring bath with your Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend?
What’s inside these 7-Eleven lucky bags?
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Super Budget Dining in Japan – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen (US$6.70) at Saizeriya?
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
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