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Quicksilver
Even if you’ve never even attempted to hop on a surfboard, you’ve probably still heard of Quicksilver. Their clothing and bags have achieved a near ubiquitous status in many parts of the world, particularly as backpacks for students. But the Australian company’s heart is surfwear, as you probably know, so they obviously also make wetsuits. But as a new commercial for the company shows, they also make TRUE WETSUITS.
Japan’s favorite ramen chain is vanishing from Tokyo, but its ramen sauce ice cream is a must-try
Kyoto man arrested for forcing appliance store clerk to shave own head in apology
Mr. Sato visited Black Thunder’s new factory, but was mostly captivated by their sukajan jackets
For-foreigners stamp rally begins in Akihabara, gives prizes for walking the otaku neighborhood
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccino for summer
Japan’s bullet train-upholstery chairs bring Shinkansen style to your living room【Photos】
No talking allowed, at all, at new Tokyo cafe, even when you’re ordering【Videos】
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Are all Starbucks coffee sizes the same? Testing the viral video claim in Japan
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Daiso Japan?
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Steampunk vending machines appear in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Ramen vending machine brings a new noodle stand experience to Tokyo station
Hello Kitty theme park to be overrun by zombies this summer, young children barred from entering
Studio Ghibli earrings bring classy fun to your look courtesy of Totoro, Calcifer, and more 【Pics】
Japan’s favorite curry rice restaurant chain also runs a bakery with more than just curry bread
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
In search of the fish with a human face in Japan
Japanese couple fights burglars with bug spray, golf club as they gas, smash getaway car【Video】
Japanese Bake Cheese Tart chain reopens with an even cheesier menu of sweet cheese treatsSurvey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Tom Cruise brings Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning to Tokyo with special surprises
Sailor Moon and others teach foreign tourists Japanese etiquette in Manga Manners art series
Secret stairs at Tokyo Station dungeon come with a serious warning
Japan’s 160-year-old Great Wisteria of Tochigi is now in full bloom, ready for visitors【Photos】
Ghibli Forest Spirit towel series will delight and/or freak out visitors to your home【Photos】
A close encounter with a dangerous criminal on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debateNew retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spacesStudio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Japan’s bullet train-upholstery chairs bring Shinkansen style to your living room【Photos】
No talking allowed, at all, at new Tokyo cafe, even when you’re ordering【Videos】
Akiba Dental Clinic: The Akihabara dentist where a moe maid in cosplay cleans your teeth
Are all Starbucks coffee sizes the same? Testing the viral video claim in Japan
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Daiso Japan?
Add a little magic to your meal at Mahou Dining Bar Osmand in Tokyo, now with escape rooms
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Possibly the most elegant chicken and waffles restaurant ever opens in Kyoto
New agriculture minister named, thousands make the same joke online at once
Studio Ghibli releases cute “bean letter” uchiwa fans in three anime movie designs
Jump Festa 2023 to be livestreamed around the world for first time ever
Ghibli Park after dark – anime theme park to stay open at night on special dates this summer