Ever wondered what it would be like to be covered from head to toe in tomatoes?
Ever dreamed of smashing a tomato in someone’s face?
Ever wanted to see the streets run red…with tomato juice?
If so, you may think you have to head all the way over to Spain to partake in Valencia’s world famous La Tomatina festival. However, those of you who live in Japan are in luck. You only have to go as far as Tokyo. That’s right, on September 9th, at the Tamagawa river in Tokyo, adventurers and pasta sauce enthusiasts alike can participate in a large-scale tomato fight just like the one in Spain.
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Excuse me, could you please pass the outer space potatoes?
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New Donkey Kong area at Universal Studios Japan gets opening date, and it’s VERY soon【Video】
Japanese police arrest four foreign residents on charges of stealing over 100 cars
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
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Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
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New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
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Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in Tokyo
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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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Support your faves and avoid oshikatsu burnout — advice from our resident otaku
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
YouTube goes crazy for “Bubbly” high school girls’ amazing retro ’80s dance routine 【Video】
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
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We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Japanese bikini model bursts fan’s nude hot spring video fantasy bubble
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
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