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Zhang Jike
While China is lamenting its soccer program they can take heart knowing that their table tennis skills are second to none thanks to athletes such as current world and Olympic champion Zhang Jike and third-place Xu Xin who can be seen in this video rallying it out like the pros they are.
However, at one point in the video, Zhang pulls out a secret weapon that no one–especially Xu–could have seen coming: the bottom of his shoe.
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Japanese video 18-Year-Old Grandpa has important, moving message behind its silly-sounding title
Second ramen restaurant in Tokyo receives Michelin star for 2017
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is Sapporio’s Snow Festival awesome enough to be worth visiting even if you hate the snow? [Pics]
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Sakura Totoro is here to get spring started early with adorable pouches and plushies
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan’s new “Cunte” contact lenses aren’t pronounced like you’re probably thinking they are
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourismThe 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthNaruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of JapanStudio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau
Japanese video 18-Year-Old Grandpa has important, moving message behind its silly-sounding title
Second ramen restaurant in Tokyo receives Michelin star for 2017
When “yes” means “no” — The Japanese language quirk that trips English speakers up
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
Rakuten’s Tokyo robot delivery service both is and isn’t what it promised, but is cute either way
McDonald’s Japan runs new anime ad for milkshakes, some viewers see lolicon mag cover instead
Tour a stylish, minimalistic Muji House in new downtown Tokyo showroom
We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]