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With the first phase of Japan’s 3G network shutdown starting this month, phone provider takes a moment to remember how it changed communication culture.
Shiny new old-school tech isn’t aimed only at people not ready to let go of what’s always worked for them.
Docomo, Japan’s largest telecom provider, launches Film Attachment Support program, but it’ll cost you.
Japanese company’s gadget for summoning life force for your devices is awesome…but maybe too awesome to be real.
There’s no need to pay to use payphones to let your family know you’re OK or tell response teams that you need help.
Japanese train stations get the self-proclaimed “vigilante” heroes they neither need, nor want.
Whether you’re swiping at a mobile game or making a point, these cats keep their paws on your finger everywhere you go!
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Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
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Japan’s most convincing “beware of crows” sign spotted
NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?
Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech
European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan
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Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
1,600 empty seats at major Japanese gymnastics competition reserved by single unpaying person
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
Ghibli found out about the unofficial Ghibli cafe in Nagoya…then something very sweet happened- Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
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Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】- Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers- Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
Japanese drummer makes rubber chicken cover of Attack on Titan Theme 【Interview】
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech
European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino has an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other
Poop-shaped pudding makers on sale now in Japan
We visit Moominvalley Park for a press event, find it super melancholy, exactly as it should be
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How to make edible slime with just two ingredients
Why isn’t there more deer poo in Nara Park? This very strange museum has the answer【Photos】
Anti-NHK activist recommends “magic words” that will drive away fee collectors instantly
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako strips away the cosplay for new photo book
No rice cooker needed! How to make an entire gyudon beef bowl in a single mess tin【Recipe】
Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?
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