Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
Tokio
If you’ve ever experienced summer in Japan, you are familiar with the swampy hell-like conditions that force the entire country to be extremely creative with ways to stay cool. One of the most delicious ways to escape the temperature is to enjoy some summer Japanese treats like ice-cold somen noodles.
But why just eat your cold noodles in a little cup when you can grab them while they barrel down at high speeds down a bamboo slide? It’s called “nagashisomen” and a city in Hiroshima Prefecture recently woke up to discover a gigantic one constructed at a local temple. And rumor had it the noodle slide was built for an upcoming TV shot by the J-Pop superstar group Tokio.
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Customer from hell terrorizes Japanese convenience store after misunderstanding about cigarettes
Former Japanese porn star Sola Aoi announces pregnancy, hits back at trolls
Shibuya Halloween suspects tracked down by cameras watching what train ticket they bought
New Dragon Ball anime Blu-ray removes flipped birds, ruffles fan feathers【Photos, video】
Taiwanese model selling fish draws a crowd to her family’s business【Videos】
Starbucks releases new “Japan Wonder Project” Goma Goma Goma Frappuccino and Latte for New Year
Gorgeous Chinese woman creates one of Japan’s favorite mobile games, encourages microtransactions
Urusei Yatsura Cafe opening in Tokyo, four other cities to celebrate manga/anime’s 40th birthday
Japanese adult film star offers full marriage ceremony with fans for 350,000 yen
Weekly
Your Name’s Makoto Shinkai announces new anime film, reveals title, plot details, release date
Japanese news crew “faking” visuals for on-site report gets caught by local, laughed at online- Former Japanese porn star Sola Aoi announces pregnancy, hits back at trolls
The all-new Kyotrain, maybe Japan’s most Japanese train ever, will take you to Kyoto this spring
Japan’s ultimate wagyu beef bento is back, now with a Guinness World Record under its belt
A visit to the back-alley Tokyo ramen restaurant listed in the Michelin dining guide
Otaku dating service’s secret to success: Courting guys who’re accepting of boys love
A Japanese idol got married so his management asked Twitter to decide if he should be fired
Japanese idol’s manager fires back at impatient fans who keep pestering her to stream live video
Sexy new Japanese lingerie sets are inspired by 50-year-old horror anime【Photos】
Monthly
Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
Japanese girl says she won’t get married because she loves Frieza too much, mom has epic response
Japanese company’s hands-free umbrella looks like a giant condom for your head【Photos】- Your Name’s Makoto Shinkai announces new anime film, reveals title, plot details, release date
- The all-new Kyotrain, maybe Japan’s most Japanese train ever, will take you to Kyoto this spring
Pikachu can now be part of your legal signature in Japan thanks to awesome Pokémon personal seals
Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people- Japanese news crew “faking” visuals for on-site report gets caught by local, laughed at online
Man finds incredible “door to another world” right in the middle of Tokyo【Video】
Yearly
Low-quality laughing stock of current anime season sends hidden cry for help in closing credits
To combat declining birth rate, Japan to begin offering “Breeding Visas” to foreigners- Miss World Japan: The great-times-20-granddaughter of samurai lord One-Eyed Dragon
Edo-Period Japanese book depicts U.S. history in hilariously awesome illustrations
Shibuya Halloween event turns ugly with toppled truck, perverts, and upskirt photography- Miss Universe Japan debuts Sailor Moon ninja transformation dress as national costume for 2018
Korean pop star wears T-shirt commemorating Hiroshima atomic bombing, draws criticism in Japan- Japanese girl says she won’t get married because she loves Frieza too much, mom has epic response
Japan’s Uncle Fist loses money every week selling takoyaki to kids for just 10 yen, doesn’t care
Bowsette/Princess Koopa is getting her own dedicated fan event next month in Japan
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Taiwanese model selling fish draws a crowd to her family’s business【Videos】
Starbucks releases new “Japan Wonder Project” Goma Goma Goma Frappuccino and Latte for New Year
Gorgeous Chinese woman creates one of Japan’s favorite mobile games, encourages microtransactions
Urusei Yatsura Cafe opening in Tokyo, four other cities to celebrate manga/anime’s 40th birthday
Japanese adult film star offers full marriage ceremony with fans for 350,000 yen
New Final Fantasy sake from “Black Dragon” brewery features awesome Yoshitaka Amano illustration
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Revolutionary A.I. voice software produces incredible vocals that sound just like a real human
Girl’s hair-flavored fried chicken now on sale, is embarrassingly delicious
Suntory explains the simple science behind how it makes its amazing clear tea beverages【Video】
We visited Tokyo’s samurai-period style cat cafe, and here’s why you should too【Photos】
Explosion in Sapporo injures dozens following gas tank fire at real estate agency【Video, photos】
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