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They say you’ve got to take the good with the bad in a relationship, but in these cases, they’d rather pass on the whole thing.
Much has been written about the experience of being a Western-looking foreigner in Japan. But what is the situation like for foreigners of Asian backgrounds?
Says messages from overseas admirers “almost make me swoon.”
Things that “can’t be helped” in Japan, but are maybe a little different elsewhere in the world.
Respondents in the U.S., China, and four other countries’ top 10 answers included Pokémon, military leaders, and adult film actresses.
After staring at his phone and almost crashing into a blind pedestrian in Tokyo, our reporter decided to walk a mile in his shoes.
Common sense will actually keep you pretty safe when navigating the “etiquette minefield” of a job interview in Japan.
Seiji Nakazawa, our Osaka-raised correspondent, shares what he thinks the region-based criteria are for ikemen in Japan’s two major cites.
Both sides of the debate express concerns about children’s mental and emotional development.
Japan’s infamous bar barkers often won’t take no for an answer, but one veteran says this response will stop them in their tracks.
Japan’s nonsmokers hit back against “smoking etiquette”, suggesting the best etiquette would be to quit once and for all.
Artist thinks men have a much narrower view of what’s attractive.
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Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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Late-night cake cafe in Tokyo’s hostess/host bar district will satisfy your confectionary desires
Man with snake face tattoo arrested for assault, neighbors shocked he would do such a thing【Vid】
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
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Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row- Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Osaka icon loses legs, restaurant says famous crab is exhausted
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
How often do Japanese people search for their ex online?【Survey】
The 10 best hotel hot springs in Japan, as chosen by Japanese travelers
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Japan’s caramel gacha machines offer sweet thrills, but do they deliver?
Japanese breast size study shows rapid growth in previously smallest-busted region of county
Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Trials of Mana gets live-action adaptation as stare play, full cast of heroes to appear- School Kids from Tsunami-Struck Town Visit US to Convey Thanks and Strengthen Ties
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