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US psychic Ron Bard has spoken out once again via his official Twitter account, warning that the world – specifically Japan – is in great peril, prompting chatter online. This new warning comes after Mr. Bard claimed back in mid-July this year to have foreseen a natural disaster that would occur in Japan “in the next two or three months”, urging people in Japan to follow him on Twitter and prepare for difficult times.
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
An elegant and hefty cheeseburger bento awaits at the “Japanese Costco” Lopia
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
“THIS is Pork!” 7-Eleven’s pre-made chashu pork is here to elevate your instant ramen【Taste test】
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heightsYou can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly afterJapan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visaPokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
An elegant and hefty cheeseburger bento awaits at the “Japanese Costco” Lopia
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
“THIS is Pork!” 7-Eleven’s pre-made chashu pork is here to elevate your instant ramen【Taste test】
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Japanese Women’s Scalp Smells Compared to Natto and Crawfish, ANGFA Co Ltd Publishes Results of Research
Why is Japan Turning Blue at Night? More and More Streets Being Draped in Peacefully Bizarre Azure Lights