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When we picture homeless people, the images that usually come to mind aren’t exactly pleasant. While the social stigma of homelessness is brutal to say the least, the fact remains that being homeless is not something most people would choose for themselves.
And while most homeless people probably haven’t “chosen” their life, they’re not all necessarily suffering either. Some homeless men in Japan have a yearly “salary” that is down-right respectable!
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Is Chinese hairstylist who shaved triangle into customer’s head the best or worst in the world?
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Muji Japan?
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the pastStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schoolsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesJapanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeTokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Is Chinese hairstylist who shaved triangle into customer’s head the best or worst in the world?
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Muji Japan?
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
The 10 best hotel hot springs in Japan, as chosen by Japanese travelers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
How much difference does the choice of mold make in fermenting food?
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Secret way Yoshinoya’s president customizes his beef bowl orders is a secret no more【Taste test】
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Man uses AI to “destroy” censor mosaics in Japanese adult videos, gets arrested by Kyoto police