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toritetsu
23 June, 2012, marked the 30th anniversary of the Tohoku Shinkansen Line. Its original first stop, Omiya Station, acted as a lightning rod for Japanese railfans called toritetsu (lit. Photographers of Iron). A normally peaceful trainspotter, when packed into small spaces the toritetsu can become noisy and obnoxious to those around it.
The difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo
Japanese Christmas cake “inspired by a fascinating woman” looks uncannily like female genitalia
Pokémon Shirts team up with Japanese illustrator Inori Kito to make cute new limited-edition prints
Giant bottles of Coca-Cola are floating above Shibuya Scramble, looks like something out of Blade Runner
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Japan, statistics show
Court verdict reached on Kyoto schoolgirl who sued bullies for causing her mental illness
Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
Anime girl holograms to start working as hotel staff at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel”【Photos】
How to make tonkotsu ramen at home 【SoraKitchen】
92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAPThe difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photo
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Can a Tokyo hair salon change you into today’s hottest anime character from Demon Slayer?【Photos】Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
We try Burger King Japan’s “Fake Burger”, a chip butty on steroids
Family cheated out of 54 million yen by man impersonating Japanese rock star for three years92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAP
Hayao Miyazaki sketches cute characters for new signboard at the Ghibli Museum【Video】
Starbucks unveils festive new Christmas drinkware range for 2020
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
A Pokémon glitch no one discovered in 18 years has been found…by a pet fish in Japan?!?【Videos】
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Totoro discovered in Japanese forest【Photos】
Japan to reopen to international tourists with new entry requirements
Burger King is releasing a Fake Burger in Japan7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packagingThe difference between Japanese and Western working cultures summed up in one photoCan a Tokyo hair salon change you into today’s hottest anime character from Demon Slayer?【Photos】
Sonic the Hedgehog’s creator isn’t happy about Sega giving away Sonic 2, Nights for free on Steam
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Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Japan goes beyond rice cookers with new curry rice cooker, the kitchen gadget we need right now
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
Japanese cosplay model shows off thighs, but fans’ eyes are on her Nintendo 64 controller gripA 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
Court verdict reached on Kyoto schoolgirl who sued bullies for causing her mental illness
Man goes on first date with woman, she brings 23 family members along for the meal
Anime girl holograms to start working as hotel staff at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel”【Photos】
How to make tonkotsu ramen at home 【SoraKitchen】
92 great anime from the last 10 years to binge watch ASAP
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Turn any table into a kotatsu with new adhesive heater from Japan
What’s the best spoon for Japanese curry?【Photos】
Kobe hospital gets anonymous 5 million yen cash donation, gives it back, gets it again, keeps it
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 confusing Japanese Internet slang words 【Weird Top Five】
Former Empress of Japan imparts wise, moving words on talent and its loss
Shibuya’s virtual Halloween celebration site goes live sans vital attraction, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Piko Taro reveals how much money he’s made from PPAP: as much as he did in the past 25 years
‘90s anime fans not happy with new character design as Tokyo Babylon gets reboot【Video】