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Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
Weekly Shonen Jump’s name might not be entirely accurate, so our in-house fan offers an alternative.
That’s plenty for life in Japan’s capital, claims twenty-something woman, but you might not want to live like her.
Tokyo model lets you share a beer with your sudden wife of eight years and play with your seven year-old daughter.
Telecom giant’s decision is part of plan to “increase the independence and productivity of each individual employee.”
Someone doesn’t think blasting EDM in the streets is a good pon pon wei to celebrate Halloween.
Admission fees, age requirements, and unrestricted public posting of erotic anime art would all be part of “Akihabara Gate City.”
Workaholics asked to address this senseless loss in a country where taking paid leave is frowned upon.
”We expected a strong, positive reaction from young people” says city government spokesperson.
Overseas otaku says he learned some things while traveling in Japan, but many say they shouldn’t have been surprises.
But Gemutore doesn’t care if kids become pro gamers or not, because the company’s goals are deeper, and more heartwarming, than e-sports glory.
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Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Hungry and on the go? Top 10 ranking of ekiben at Tokyo’s Shinagawa Station
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
Foreigners can now apply for visas to visit fiancés living in Japan
The new Ranma 1/2 anime is here! So is it worth watching?【SoraReview】
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
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