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Two otters travel across the ocean to search for “He-John” in this funny and heartwarming video.
The man behind the Internet’s giant Starbucks mug meme drinks from a jumbo mug inside a jumbo mug.
A glut of GIFs chronicle our reporter’s journey as he makes himself look weird in an effort to also make himself look handsome.
Farmer didn’t bother to lock the door to his storehouse, because who steals sweet potatoes?
Yes, but they can’t drink there…but not because it’s a rule. It’s just… Ahhh, just see for yourself.
We send Dragon Ball’s anime prince to listen to important businessmen talk about important business stuff.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including this team of workers who used their own local brand of heroism to prank visitors at night.
The true, and truly weird, story of the time our hostess-bar-loving reporter went out for a drink, and couldn’t come back.
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Japanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts too
How to improve your singing at karaoke with a deceivingly simple trick
High schooler “forced” to quit school sues Kumamoto prefecture for a single yen
Japanese gamer mom wants kids to unlock the achievement of beating a game without Internet guides
Deep-fried ramen croquettes now exist in Japan, and we are all powerless to resist them
Do Japanese people like Dr. Pepper? Online poll seeks the truth, gets 28,000 responses
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Butt wing angel panties from Japan give us a lot to think about【Photos】
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
Japanese crane game serves up actual slices of cake – and we got some!【Photos】
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Why do Pokémon Trainers “black out” when they lose a battle? This could be the real reason
Prominent boob-centric manga artist shocks fans by revealing she’s a beautiful buxom woman- Butt wing angel panties from Japan give us a lot to think about【Photos】
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Japanese hit song “Paprika” goes global with English version by new singers and dancers
Anime company president arrested for taking nude photos of teen girl who wanted to be voice actress- High schooler “forced” to quit school sues Kumamoto prefecture for a single yen
Japanese Network TV asks Twitter user’s permission for “photo” of a trash home…from Fallout 76
Pikachu is opening his own take-out Pokémon sweets shop in Tokyo!
11 cheapest Tokyo neighborhoods to rent an apartment in show living here’s not an impossible dream
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Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Uniqlo’s shockingly sexy new clothing item inspires selfies and anime-style fan art
Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
One last visit to Japan’s craziest, scariest video game arcade: Warehouse Kawasaki【Photos】
Manga about 40-something man’s relationship with daughter’s schoolgirl friend sparks controversy
Vandalism on rise at Japanese shrines as pro-Hong Kong protest prayer boards are defaced
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Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percent- Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
Uniqlo announces new line of awesome Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies【Photos】
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Do Japanese people like Dr. Pepper? Online poll seeks the truth, gets 28,000 responses
What’s really for breakfast? 20 Japanese people give us a peek at their morning meal【Photos】
Butt wing angel panties from Japan give us a lot to think about【Photos】
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
Japanese crane game serves up actual slices of cake – and we got some!【Photos】
Disney’s Japanese New Year’s plushies and figures are ready to make oshogatsu cuter than ever
The Straw Hat Students are back with a new One Piece Japanese high school anime short【Video】
Everything you wanted to know about girls’ school uniforms in Japan 
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Experience afternoon tea with a Japanese twist in Harajuku!【Photos】
We visited the gold Star Wars calendar and Darth Vader helmet in Ginza!【Photos】
Only 75 of this gigantic anniversary Moomin plush from Japan will be made: get your orders in!
Japanese kitty singalong is the purr-fect pick-me-up【Video】
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
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