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Former internet meme returns to the spotlight and appears as fond of his own areolae as ever.
You’ve never experienced the power of the pyramid while soaking at the hot springs? Head to Tochigi to rectify that.
None of the natives at this Canada Day celebration seemed to care, but in Japan, this would never happen.
Buddhist monk who also tends bar says to take complements from Kyoto with a grain of salt.
Stay dry if not necessarily stylish, even as rainy season does its worst with a giant umbrella hat.
A festive way to kill time while you wait for the cops to come arrest you.
The latest offering from Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee has got some people eagerly awaiting its release and others scratching their heads in puzzlement.
Mascot character who debuted in December aims to bring smiles to faces and eyes to her underwear.
Even in a country that values following the rules, many say cutting off lines of communication following disaster is going too far.
Sudden exuberance following soccer win draws praise for vigor and speed.
Japanese Twitter gets a good laugh out of these great examples of a common elementary school exercise. Happy Father’s Day!
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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