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One of the Meiji Period’s most prolific artists painted more cats than you might have expected.
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Japan is no stranger to fermented foods with, shall we say, “unique” aromas, so how would a group of unsuspecting Japanese writers deal with a rice bowl topped with the notoriously foul-smelling Swedish staple, surströmming?
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Mobile kitchens provide comfort food, in the truest sense of the word, for thousands of earthquake victims.
In a bittersweet turn, we have finally arrived at the future full of anime and Harry Potter rides, which means there is no longer space for this much-loved classic attraction.
Now you too can create a never-ending chain of plastic people sticking their fingers into each others’ buttholes.
This Twitter user doesn’t need lights and cameras when he’s got good pencils and unbelievable talent.
A South Korean chicken restaurant owner got a rude awakening when he was slapped with a $12,800 fine for ripping off the famous French designer label’s name and monogram design.
When your proposal includes the line “It’s dangerous to go alone, take this,” you know it’s love!
Pikachu plushies snuggled up in Pokémon sleeping bags are the prizes we’ve all been waiting for!
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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