Summer may be the rainy season, but hail like this is freaky even for Japan.
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Suntory plans to install non-alcoholic beer vending machines in Japanese offices for workers who could use a drink while on the job.
Handsome anime-style archer is sure to defeat all his foes…as long as “nice abs” are a weapon.
The University of Tokyo is a difficult school to get into, and also around, it seems.
Japan has had plenty of special Pringles flavors over the years, but these chips are solely for another nation.
Never eaten beef and cake in the same bite? Neither had we, until now, but we’re glad we finally did.
Employees show increased ability to eat lightning, crap thunder, and actually go home on time.
Big eyes + tiny mouths = terrifyingly large teeth?
It’s like Transformers with Japanese schoolgirls, only with panties, bras and breasts playing a key role in each transformation.
The modern Japanese art of fake food samples has given birth to this stand which beautifully merges the heights of both elegance and kitsch.
We’ve seen some crazy trends in fashion come out of Japan, but this is definitely one of the most unusual yet.
Ramen chain is committed to stellar customer service through all parts of the digestive cycle.
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