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It’s always nice to be number one for something, even if it is number one in the “cities where the earth is most likely to kill you” ranking. That’s why we’re proud to announce that Tokyo and Yokohama were declared the cities at highest risk of natural disaster by Zurich-based Swiss Reinsurance (Swiss Re) in a 2013 study, whose findings were recently announced.
A wild collab appears between Yoshinoya and Pokémon
Japanese mother creates life-size cardboard cutout of herself to soothe her child 【Pics & Video】
First-time Pokémon player has an extra-dark theory about how to make money in Sword and Shield
Japan’s deep-fried ramen croquettes are here, and now it’s time to try them!【Taste test】
AKB48’s final original member, who had to shave her head, is leaving the group
These policemen’s response to a young boy turning in a 50 yen coin he found will warm your heart
An entire Tokyo anime company has apparently disappeared, leaving artists unpaid for their work
Even anime industry insiders say they’re unable to contact execs from vanished anime studio
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
New cat-friendly homes in Japan come specially designed for felines
Japanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts tooAn entire Tokyo anime company has apparently disappeared, leaving artists unpaid for their work
Japan’s bonenkai parties are the worst thing about the end of the year. Here’s how to fix them
Why do Pokémon Trainers “black out” when they lose a battle? This could be the real reason
Believe it or not, those aren’t pantyhose that this woman is wearingAKB48’s final original member, who had to shave her head, is leaving the group
High schooler “forced” to quit school sues Kumamoto prefecture for a single yen
Watch as these Japanese cats treat their brand new, giant cushion with extreme suspicion
Pikachu is opening his own take-out Pokémon sweets shop in Tokyo!New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s pre-sliced cat-shaped bread: The greatest thing since non-kitty sliced bread
Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess barJapanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts tooAn entire Tokyo anime company has apparently disappeared, leaving artists unpaid for their work
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Manga about 40-something man’s relationship with daughter’s schoolgirl friend sparks controversy
Microsoft Japan’s experiment with 3-day weekend boosts worker productivity by 40 percentJapan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
Five reasons not to live in Japan (as chosen by Switzerland’s perviest otaku)
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Why do Japanese toilets have double hooks on their doors?
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
Uniqlo announces new line of awesome Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies【Photos】 
These policemen’s response to a young boy turning in a 50 yen coin he found will warm your heart
An entire Tokyo anime company has apparently disappeared, leaving artists unpaid for their work
Even anime industry insiders say they’re unable to contact execs from vanished anime studio
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
New cat-friendly homes in Japan come specially designed for felines
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most offensive Japanese swear words 【Weird Top Five】
Japan’s bonenkai parties are the worst thing about the end of the year. Here’s how to fix them
What does “Konnichiwa” really mean? Understanding Japanese greetings
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Japanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts too
TeamLab Borderless: A visitor’s guide to Tokyo’s new jaw-dropping interactive light museum
Chart showing Thailand’s 18 genders challenges the idea that there is only “male” and “female”
Disney’s Japanese New Year’s plushies and figures are ready to make oshogatsu cuter than ever
AKB48 and South Korean idol groups perform hits at music awards, turns out to be a disaster
