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Do you remember when you were a little kid and you used a magnifying glass to look at bugs and leaves? Do you remember when you realized that if you caught the sunlight in the magnifying glass in just the right way you could set the bugs and leaves on fire?
Austronesian artist Jordan Mang-osan (not to be confused with Mango-san) is also using the sun to burn things at this home in the Philippines, but instead of frying bugs, he’s creating massive works of art.
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular MenThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
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
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
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
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[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
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Kura Sushi adding premium tier pricing for better chance at capsule machine game
Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Japanese girls spotted stepping on foreigner outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Meet Hololive’s brand new adorable VTubers, designed to win you over with English
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
What makes “Love Live!” so mega popular? We asked one passionate super fan
Starbucks Japan’s New Year’s lucky bag: One of the rarest fukubukuro of 2024
What it’s like to get a haircut at Japan’s oldest barber shop