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Satsuma Shiranami
Satsuma Shuzo began streaming an animated commercial directed by Yoshiharu Sato last week. The commercial, titled Oyaji no Imo no Kamisama. (Dad’s Potato God.), advertises the company’s Satsuma Shiranami sweet potato shochu (traditional japanese hard liquor).
Japan’s favorite ramen chain is vanishing from Tokyo, but its ramen sauce ice cream is a must-try
Japanese host and host clubs no longer allowed to take advantage of customer’s romantic feelings
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccino for summer
Kyoto man arrested for forcing appliance store clerk to shave own head in apology
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
History’s worst job? Japanese noblewomen used to hire servants to take the blame for their farts
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Convenience store clerk arrested for punching customer over receipt in Hyogo Prefecture
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
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】
History’s worst job? Japanese noblewomen used to hire servants to take the blame for their farts
Experience the “Color of Water” from a 250-year-old Japanese confection maker!
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Convenience store clerk arrested for punching customer over receipt in Hyogo Prefecture
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
Plushie versions of ancient Japanese protection charms are our new favourite capsule toys
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Japan going crazy for college girls after the release of a new photo collection
Kotatsu in the Sky returns to the Osaka Wheel, Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel
Restaurant rental service OPEN DISH offers risk-free restaurateur opportunity
For a limited time you can dial up and talk to Doraemon on the phone