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An important reminder to always heed the old advice, “When you want to tell her how you really feel, don’t, for the love of God, tell her with poo.”
What’s the lowest you’ve ever paid for a piece of tech? Our Japanese-language reporter Seiji might have you beat.
CEO of virtual YouTuber agency found himself sleeping in a cavernous room that dwarfed his tiny bed, to the delight of netizens.
Having your phone ringing incessantly for six months will drive most people crazy, but not this woman.
Unhappy about government-mandated move to new facility, wholesalers occupy part of the market to do business as usual.
Salty things are delicious on ice cream…but no one ever said anything about stinky things.
The country’s symbol of spring is being spotted in mid-autumn, so we held a one-man sakura party to celebrate!
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Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with Diglett as the star!
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Pocky x Street Fighter II collaboration comes with a special game for a limited time
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
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Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
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