Find out whether your lady friend thinks you’re a hafure, kisufure, sofure, kamofure, sanfure or ofure.
romance
Our Japanese-language reporter had his world turned upside down when his German wife commented on his childhood memories.
The most successful anime romance movie of all time ties together real-life couples, even if the path to true love isn’t always a direct one.
What better way to ensure your guests remember your big day than by giving them a tiny plastic model set of you and your spouse?
Perfectly recreated bride’s dress, Moogle desserts, and wedding Chocobo are all part of the package.
Do you have a part-time job at a cafe but are somehow also rich? Then you just might be the perfect guy.
What makes for a good couple? Our Japanese-language writer muses on her own marriage to a French husband and its notable quirks.
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Japanese startup to use NFTs to simplify the music copyright system
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Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech
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Japan’s most convincing “beware of crows” sign spotted
Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?
Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?
NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
Strawberry mochi dumpling vending machine made our Japanese station dungeon crawl worth it
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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- Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
- Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
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】
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
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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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Hunter x Hunter manga production resumes after three-year-plus hiatus, artist reveals
Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】
Weirdest convenience store drink in Japan? New drinkable Happy Turn makes stomachs turn
Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
We put Mr. Donut donuts in a hot sandwich maker to see which one turns out best【Taste Test】
Level up a convenience store curry pan to a depachika gourmet meal
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
“Smile Lipt” surgery promises to make you smile even if you don’t want to
Draw-your-own fox charms are one of the highlights of Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Shrine
Why isn’t there more deer poo in Nara Park? This very strange museum has the answer【Photos】
Manga creator/politician Ken Akamatsu opens political office/art gallery in Akihabara【Photos】
Anti-NHK activist recommends “magic words” that will drive away fee collectors instantly
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