It’s hard to get beat by an inanimate, frozen foe, but then again it’s also hard to be this cute.
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Power of love gets an assist from the power of creativity for heartwarming shared bicycle ride.
Cute characters from Studio Ghibli, Pokémon and even viral videos have been emerging from the Japanese snow this winter.
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Train brought to emergency stop because someone coughed in it
Sliced mayonnaise and white chocolate now exist in Japan, bringing sandwiches to glorious new era
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Eye reflection stalker who assaulted idol says he “would like to do everything he can” for her
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Japan’s best train pass, the Japan Rail Pass, finally being made available for purchase online
Love Live! poster showing anime schoolgirl in see-through skirt divides public opinion in Japan
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Starbucks Japan reveals first sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2020
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