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Guy next to infamous Japanese fugitive on wanted poster arrested thanks to media coverage

The suspect’s photo was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Japan’s Setsubun Bean-Throwing Bazooka is so powerful demons won’t dare come near you

Taking Japanese customs of demon-vanquishing to impressive new levels.

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It’s time to throw beans and banish demons! A look at family Setsubun traditions in Japan

From ogre teachers to desserts in the dark, the SoraNews24 team shares their Setsubun styles.

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Lipton releases Pancake Tea Latte in Japan

Japan’s famous hotcake mix, now available in drinkable form.

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Weird Japanese gacha lucky dip vending machine gives us more than we bargained for

You never know what might happen when you play with the gacha gods. 

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Should you add instant ramen toppings before or after adding hot water?【Taste test】

We find out if post-loading your ramen is better than pre-loading.

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Potentially dirty and broken used Shinkansen food/beverage carts on sale in Japan for 100,000 yen

Some might call it wear and tear, but others would argue it’s history and authenticity.

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All-Japan Pillow Fighting Tournament brings fun and games to onsen town【Photos】

The one place in Japan where pillow fighting is a competitive sport.

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Japanese government’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry finally stops using floppy disks

Better (very) late than never, right?

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Pizza Hut Japan’s Thick-style Ramen Pizza is here, but is it as delicious as it is weird?【Taste test】

Pizza Hut joins forces with beloved ramen chain Tenka Ippin for a one-of-a-kind two-in-one meal.

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This is what a Whopper with 1,005 slices of cheese looks like in today’s financial climate

Revenge is a dish best served cold, or sometimes, not at all.

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A look inside Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated lucky bag

If you buy one, don’t forget to adjust the knob.

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Field-testing the shark sleeping bag/hoodie/kigurumi being offered for zero yen online【Photos】

We ended up having to pay for ours, but this shark-chic style could be yours for free.

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Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect

Tie-up with the country’s top ramen chain fuses two comfort foods together for a limited time.

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Kyoto Knife Tower hopes to become city’s newest sightseeing power spot【Photos】

Something a little different from the city’s ancient temples and shrines.

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Mr. Sato appears in a French photo album without his consent, goes mad with desire for vengeance

“THAT’S ME!”

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Is Domino’s Japan’s new Cheese Volcano Pizza worth the hype and calories?

Taking pizza to new heights with a volcanic crater full of cheese.

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American passenger on Tokyo flight arrested for biting flight attendant, says he doesn’t remember

Incident left impression on her skin, but apparently not on his memory.

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Japanese masturbatory aid Tenga offers Valentine’s Day gift set with banana chocolate, socks

Tenga wants you to have some sweet pleasure, in more ways than one, even if you’re spending Valentine’s Day alone.

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Tokyo capsule toy machine gives you real samurai-era antique coins, but are they worth anything?

Little capsules of history.

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