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When we reported a while back about the giant Godzilla head that has taken up residence atop a Shinjuku skyscraper, we also mentioned how a nearby hotel, the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, has been quick to set up special Godzilla Viewing Rooms to cash in on its proximity to the fanged monstrosity. Naturally, we headed over there as soon as we could to get a good look at that ugly ol’ head up close and personal!
There are people in this world who are in love with the thrill of heights. From sky-diving to hang gliding, life is all about taking flight for them. Then there are people like me, who break out in cold sweat crossing an overhead bridge. If you’re afraid of heights, this video will leave your head spinning like there’s no tomorrow.
Dad’s story about parenting on a train highlights Japan’s hidden prejudice against male parenting
Kyoto cheap travel tip: Gas up with 2.2 pounds of pork cutlet fried rice curry for 12 bucks【Pics】
You’ll need a healthy dose of imagination for these Japanese window food samples
Shikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors every year
Piranha Ramen is now a thing, and it’s coming to Japan for a limited time
Kyoto Animation victims’ names may be disclosed without families’ agreement, investigator says
One of Japan’s best ramen chains is offering five free beers for every bowl of ramen you order
Canned fish rings now on sale at capsule machines across Japan!
Visiting the burial site of the head of Japan’s most evil demon in Kyoto
Crazy Tokyo restaurant offers a 7.3-pound tempura rice bowl, so of course we had to eat it!
Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
Strange blanket from Japan promises good night’s sleep with the help of tentacle-like noodles
How should a guy say “I” in Japanese? Japanese women give their opinions【Survey】
Japanese people love cats because they’re tsundere, psychologist says
Hong Kong protesters apologizing for airport disruption strikes a chord with Japanese netizens
Japanese cat book explains how cats see their human owners, and it’s not as objects of respect
Kyoto Animation arsonist sent more than one novel to company as part of annual writing contestDad’s story about parenting on a train highlights Japan’s hidden prejudice against male parenting
Let’s try out some paper “underwear for a travel” from the 100-yen store!
Food, sleep, or sex? Survey asks Japanese people which they can’t live without
Which Pokémon are you? Official quiz reveals your Poké-personality, and how to take it in English
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promisesJapanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
Cup Noodle’s Nissin releases ultra-nutritious instant ramen with “all nutrients your body needs”
Hideo Kojima stopped by U.S. customs for attempting to bring in unnerving plastic baby podStrange blanket from Japan promises good night’s sleep with the help of tentacle-like noodles
Beautiful Japanese cosplayer stuns fans with high school photos that look nothing like her now
Kyoto Animation confirms it received novel from writer with same name, address as arson suspectWhich Pokémon are you? Official quiz reveals your Poké-personality, and how to take it in English
Uniqlo Pokémon T-shirts coming to Japan this summer, in 24 crazy designs
Uniqlo reveals first-ever T-shirt collaboration with Your Name anime director Makoto Shinkai
We got a haircut at “Japan’s Leading Barber” and walked away feeling like a million bucksJapanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Uniqlo announces brand-new line of awesomely beautiful Sailor Moon T-shirtsTokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises
“They will bounce” promises Final Fantasy director as Tifa joins fighting game castJapanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
Kyoto Animation victims’ names may be disclosed without families’ agreement, investigator says
One of Japan’s best ramen chains is offering five free beers for every bowl of ramen you order
Canned fish rings now on sale at capsule machines across Japan!
Visiting the burial site of the head of Japan’s most evil demon in Kyoto
Crazy Tokyo restaurant offers a 7.3-pound tempura rice bowl, so of course we had to eat it!
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
Japanese people love cats because they’re tsundere, psychologist says
Check out these photos from the British Museum’s beautiful Manga special exhibition【Photos】
Our Japanese-language reporter has fun with a toilet paper gun, but finds two clear drawbacks
Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer’s new song, “Everyone must die,” is insane, possibly poignant【Vid】
Old Japanese photos show the awesome skill of soba delivery workers in the Showa era
We visit Tokyo Tapioca Land in Harajuku
From Gundam to Wicked: 21 themed Japanese hotel rooms that you won’t believe
Japanese cat book explains how cats see their human owners, and it’s not as objects of respect
