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New Zealand prime minster welcomed to Japan by kiwi mascot characters, surreally somber dance

Following reception by the Japanese government, it was the Kiwi Brothers’ turn to say hello.

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“I’ll kill you!” says Japanese schoolgirl when convenience store won’t let her use restroom

Japanese police say call of nature was no excuse for threat of violence.

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Photos of Complete Strangers: Japan’s new strange, and strangely compelling, capsule toys【Pics】

Unusual concept is a hit, with a second line on the way.

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Three-day search for two-meter-long python in Okayama ends, found in owner’s car dashboard

Once again, a giant snake is always in the last place you look.

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Tokyo police post tweet to put people’s minds at ease, but creep them out with weird illustration

Drawing shows what happens during junkai renraku, but something important is missing.

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This Tokyo cafe won’t let you inside unless you’re a writer or translator with a deadline looming

And they won’t let you go home until you meet your writing goal for the day.

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We put together a 10-yen (US 8-cent) outfit on Amazon Japan…and problems ensued【Photos】

The limits of bargain-hunting aren’t the only things getting stretched.

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Takoyaki sushi rolls at popular Japanese chain take California rolls to a whole new level

It’s not the only weird sushi this conveyor belt restaurant has created. 

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Enter the Hatoverse: Flap your way into the world’s first pigeon metaverse

Escape from the real world into one of pigeon peace.

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Japan’s Top 7 alternative “Regional Burgers”

Taste your next travel destination with one of these bold and beautiful burgers.

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Clever, cool, possibly emotionally scarring Pokémon cosplay greets freshmen at Tokyo college【Pics】

Welcome to art college, says Arceus.

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Broccoli and chocolate? We try vegetables in chocolate fondue to test Japanese company’s claims

Cheese fondue we’d understand, but chocolate is a bit out there.

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This gigantic panda bento from Tokyo’s Kitchen Dive is deviously generous (and freaky-looking)

Panda lunch box from shop famed for their overwhelming generosity — too good to be true, or just too good?

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Motorized Electric Gaming Bed from Japan takes gaming furniture to the next level【Video】

Now you don’t have to get out of bed, or even exert the effort to sit up, to get back to gaming.

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What’s the real reason for the ‘floating’ 3-D signs at Haneda Airport?

Ignore these pop-up signs at your own peril!

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We spent over US$400 at a Tokyo premium capsule machine, and we’re not sure how we feel about it

Things get complicated/expensive when Mr. Sato and our boss combine their intellectual powers/lack of willpower.

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Japan’s Shachi Bus offers tour with no destination or leaving the bus, but something’s fishy…

This first-of-its-kind tour is designed for bus lovers by bus lovers, or really just anyone who loves riding on buses.

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“What the hell are you doing to my woman?” attacker asks man feeding stray cat in Tokyo park

Literal animal lover, magical shapeshifter, or just plain old crook?

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How many otaku penlights do you need to survive a blackout in Japan?

Light up the darkness with a little love from your idol. 

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What’s it like to eat an enormous panda onigiri rice ball that weighs over two pounds?

This cute animal comes with four different surprise fillings.

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