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Coca Cola’s newest soda “Hot Ginger Ale” hit Japanese vending machines on October 21 and we have an official RocketNews24 tasting review for anyone not daring enough to take on the hot, fizzy drink. So before you shell out 120 yen (US$1.20), take a look at what our expert vending machine beverage team has to say.
You can now get paid 5,000 yen for your poop in Japan, but only if your poop is good enough
Starbucks Japan blooms an Earl Grey Bouquet & Tea Frappuccino and latte for summer
Pokémon Eevee evolves into Japanese convenience store sweets with exclusive merch giveaway【Pics】
Searching for Japan’s “river of the dead” in Tottori Prefecture【Photos】
Come touch our poo animals, Tokyo museum invites
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
Gyoza rice balls are here, and everyone agrees they look awesome, but are they? 【Taste Test】
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Judo gold-medalist Aaron Wolf announces move to New Japan Pro-Wrestling
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
Studio Ghibli adds beanbag plushies to its anime merchandise store in Japan
Japan’s beautiful TeamLab art group opening its first permanent immersive museum in Kyoto【Video】
All you need to know about Japan’s unasked-for restaurant appetizers that you have to pay for
Giant 3-D anime boobs appear on giant 3-D video billboards in Japan【Video】
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
Does the Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget really create perfect instant ramen eggs?
There’s a new museum in Japan, but almost all of its location is a secretMajor Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Perfect instant ramen eggs every time! Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
Live-action Netflix One Piece Chopper shows face for first time – What do fans in Japan think?
Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices
7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading JapaneseMajor Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
Famous Japanese painter’s centuries-old cat artwork proves Japan has always loved felines
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
Gyoza rice balls are here, and everyone agrees they look awesome, but are they? 【Taste Test】
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Judo gold-medalist Aaron Wolf announces move to New Japan Pro-Wrestling
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Kina Shen: The beautiful Asian woman who looks like a living doll【Video, pics】
Muji releases ice creams with special ingredients for summer in Japan
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
Map of Mexican restaurants across Japan created by Mexican embassy
Hello Kitty goes back to the ‘90s for Sanrio’s kogyaru schoolgirl collection【Photos】