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On 26 June at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Australia made its first arguments against Japan’s scientific whaling program which they assert is a cover for commercial whaling in violation of international treaties. Ever the political hot potato, the move is sure to ruffle some feathers both at home and abroad.
In Incheon, South Korea, a bizarre murder trial is taking place surrounding the 2010 death of a 22 year-old woman, referred to as Ms. Y. The defendant is her boyfriend, 31 year-old Mr. K. Prosecutors are demanding that Mr. K be sentenced to death for her murder.
With a key piece of evidence missing, he must convince the court of his side of the story: an octopus did it.
One of Tokyo’s best hot spring complexes is closing for good
Starbucks releases 47 new Frappuccinos in Japan, one for every prefecture
Japan Supreme Court rules it’s constitutional to require married men and women have same surname
Let’s eat some official Evangelion emergency rations!【Taste test】
Grab the tissues: Preteens and teens pick the anime that makes them cry the most
“Raw Pepsi,” the most refreshing flavor ever, is out in Japan, but how does it taste?【Taste test】
What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?
Cardboard cosplayer makes amazing costumes of famous anime mecha…and star of Lethal Weapon?!?
Real life doesn’t work like anime – Tokyo man arrested after letting schoolgirl live with him
Tokyo’s Taiwan Ramen Pizza beats us into blissful submission with its powerful flavor【Taste test】Real life doesn’t work like anime – Tokyo man arrested after letting schoolgirl live with himGrab the tissues: Preteens and teens pick the anime that makes them cry the most
Studio Ghibli debuts new loungewear collection inspired by its dynamic, beloved heroines
Baby tanuki prompts adorable standoff as it tries to get into Tokyo art museum【Videos】
“Conbini warp” an increasing traffic problem for businesses and authorities across Japan
Japanese high schools abolish old rules, provide freedom with underwear, hair and dating
Kanna Hashimoto wins Guinness World Record for getting tissues really fast
Restaurant worker putting pubes on curry heralds return of baito-terror
Cooking disaster leaves Japanese kitchen looking like a bloody murder scene
Super Universal Studios Japan employee gives Super Mario fan’s photo an awesomeness power-up
Super Mario Bros. is actually a three-person co-op game, as long as you play it like this【Video】Real life doesn’t work like anime – Tokyo man arrested after letting schoolgirl live with him
Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi reveals her insane working schedule
Coca-Cola’s green tea cubes are an awesome new way to make Japan’s favorite drink【Photos】
Man cooks rice, stir-fried noodles in convenience store parking lot before starting police chase
Magic gummy candies become a viral hit on social media
Poll asks Japanese fans to name their favorite depressing animeGrab the tissues: Preteens and teens pick the anime that makes them cry the mostStudio Ghibli debuts new loungewear collection inspired by its dynamic, beloved heroines
We buy a delicious new burger without saying a single word
Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
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】
Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Man loses 200 times at crane game, calls police to investigate, staff member loses 300 times too
Hayao Miyazaki has a gripe against Japanese female voice actors
Japanese wife/artist solves “I don’t know. What do YOU want to eat?” problem in an awesome way
Sailor Moon Wedding Dress Collection lets you dress like Usagi, Tuxedo Mask as you say I do【Pics】
“Raw Pepsi,” the most refreshing flavor ever, is out in Japan, but how does it taste?【Taste test】
What happens when our reporters show up to work dressed like their fathers?
Cardboard cosplayer makes amazing costumes of famous anime mecha…and star of Lethal Weapon?!?
Real life doesn’t work like anime – Tokyo man arrested after letting schoolgirl live with him
Tokyo’s Taiwan Ramen Pizza beats us into blissful submission with its powerful flavor【Taste test】
Curry Land: A Mecca in Tokyo for Japanese curry fans
Studio Ghibli debuts new loungewear collection inspired by its dynamic, beloved heroines
Ramen vending machine in Tokyo satisfies noodle and gyoza cravings at any time of day or night
How to draw four different anime girl body types, from slender to plump
Latest design for gorgeous stylized Japanese Coca-Cola cans spotlights Tohoku festivals
The return of Terrace House? Seina and Noah star in new series produced by the reality show【Vids】
Japanese gravure idol makes jaws drop with massive M-cup chest 【Pics & Videos】