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Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.
And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for that meddling JR and its clerical errors.
Following reception by the Japanese government, it was the Kiwi Brothers’ turn to say hello.
Creator of Love Hina is gearing up for a run at Japan’s upper parliament house to protect freedom of expression.
Ambassador takes aim at Japan’s richest man, questioning the decision to value pants and T-shirts over Ukrainian lives.
COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
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Japanese mom’s don’t-touch-my-baby-stroller sign stirs up debate【Video】
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The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japan’s best domestic hamburger fast food chain now has croissants, but are they any good?
Ed Sheeran becomes a Pokémon anime character for new music video【Video】
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
We tried to use our leftover gyoza wrappers to make marshmallow puffs…but it didn’t go to plan
Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
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Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
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The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Official My Neighbor Totoro cookbook teaches you to make Satsuki’s bento and other Ghibli meshi- The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Amazon’s unmanned ‘just walk out’ store Amazon Fresh leaves us feeling like criminals
So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
Japan removes tour guide requirement for foreign tourists- Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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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
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
We tried to use our leftover gyoza wrappers to make marshmallow puffs…but it didn’t go to plan
Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Ramen and dekotora come together at this restaurant in Japan
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
Want to keep your anime clear files looking nice? Then you’ll need this new item just for otaku
Japan’s Top Manga Artists Celebrate 10 Years of Naruto with Original Fanart
“Women who attract chikan, and women who don’t”: The illustrated guide that’s provoking debate
Can you use the fluctuating exchange rate and Japan’s weak yen to make some money? We find out
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