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Summer Sonic
Launched just ten days ago at convenience stores nationwide, 330ml PET bottles of Red Bull are being pulled from store shelves. The reason, apparently, is the western style month-day-year sell-by date labeling used on the popular energy drink’s packaging.
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Takeout ramen broth: A new Tokyo winter noodle trend that’s worth the hype? 【Taste Test】
The good, the bad, and the ugly of half-price stickers at Japanese supermarkets
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Japan’s Tenga wants to create a masturbatory aid for people to use in outer space
The new Godzilla vs. Kong trailer is out! Here’s what Japanese fans think of it
Disney collaborates with traditional Kyoto designers for exhibition series【Photos】
At at-work, on-the-desk oden maker is exactly the office morale booster we need
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
All words in Evangelion theme replaced by cat meow in official remake by original singer【Video】
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Japan’s legal age of adulthood dropping by two years, but do teens understand what that means?
YouTube video about home-grown, home-cooked, traditional Chinese food causes major controversy
Japanese government discussing stricter copyright laws on cosplay, top cosplayer Enako chimes in
We finally get our mouthwatering Ichiran Ramen fukuburo lucky bag
Japan now has talking Evangelion ATMs
Tokyo ramen restaurant’s brilliant idea: takeout cups of just ramen broth!【Photos】
Japanese politician posts photo of his dinner, netizens pity him over his depression meal
Tokyo airport’s new train line to make getting into, out of the city easier for JR pass holders
Two men charged for having sex at a public bathhouse in TokyoTakeout ramen broth: A new Tokyo winter noodle trend that’s worth the hype? 【Taste Test】
McDonald’s releases an Oreo and Spam burger for a very limited time
Top 100 manga of all time chosen by survey of 150,000 Japanese people
Here’s why Japanese supermarkets play “cheap” background music all day, according to Twitter
English mistake on new Japanese beer leads to suspension of sales before its release
We try a rotating sushi restaurant in New Delhi, are surprised to find no rotating sushiJapan’s legal age of adulthood dropping by two years, but do teens understand what that means?YouTube video about home-grown, home-cooked, traditional Chinese food causes major controversy
Japanese media finds out if it’s cold enough to “fry” an egg on the street in Hokkaido
Flying in Japan? Your flight may soon be arriving at “Hatsune Miku Airport”
7-Eleven Japan’s banana milk sparks controversy over deceptive packaging
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
Japanese students hold graduation ceremony in Minecraft amid school cancellation
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Japan’s one-person bento box-sized rice cooker can give you freshly cooked rice at the office
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Disney collaborates with traditional Kyoto designers for exhibition series【Photos】
At at-work, on-the-desk oden maker is exactly the office morale booster we need
Ukiyo-e Heroes: Amazing Nintendo woodblock prints created via traditional, handmade methods【Pics】
All words in Evangelion theme replaced by cat meow in official remake by original singer【Video】
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Japanese train conductor flips off rail fan photographer, prompts apology from JR
These two types of chocolate ramen are going to make Valentine’s Day extra-sweet
The end of the pay phone? Japanese government considering getting rid of phone boxes
Starbucks Japan unveils first sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2021
Big win for tattoo artists: Japan’s Supreme Court rules medical licenses aren’t necessary
What type of girlfriend are you? Wait a minute, let me check your bangs
Manga materials website offers thousands of reference poses for budding artists to download
Two men charged for having sex at a public bathhouse in Tokyo
