Japanese study finds link between taking frequent baths and happiness, may not tell whole story

Which came first, the frequent soaks or the day-to-day happiness?

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Three men arrested after accidentally livestreaming own crime for 90 minutes

Victim relieved to prove this ridiculous crime actually happened.

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Is Starbucks Japan’s hot Hanami Sakura Cream better than the Frappuccino?

It’s not just the temperature that makes these two drinks very different. 

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Cloud makes unforgivable date mistake in Final Fantasy VII teaser video from Square Enix【Video】

That’s a good way to get yourself dolphin-punched right in the jaw, Cloud.

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If Evangelion heeled sneakers are on your feet, all’s right with the world with new shoe line

Shinji and three of his Eva co-pilots inspire unique shoes with high style and surprising functionality.

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New JR Shinkansen-inclusive rail pass is a huge bargain, great way to help out a region in need

The four-day Hokuriku Ouen ticket is rooting for the earthquake-stricken area of Japan.

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Japanese women lift skirts, flash ocean to attract lots of fish at annual ceremony【Video】

Tradition has roots in “the authoritative power of the female genitalia.”

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Let’s try all the melon bread types sold by Japanese convenience store Family Mart【Taste test】

One of Japan’s favorite simple sweet treats has more variety than you might expect.

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Starbucks releases new sakura Frappuccino in Japan, but does it taste as good as it looks?

A hanami dango drink designed to capture the joy of cherry blossom viewing.

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Starbucks Japan brings sakura sweets to the table for cherry blossom season 2024

Traditional sweets get a Starbucks twist for hanami flower-viewing picnics.

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Japanese university globalizes with fall start date, governor wants English as official language

Says Japan will “continue to decline” without greater globalization.

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A massive photo collection of the coolest anime figures from Winter Wonder Festival

Photos from the floor of Japan’s biggest convention for anime and video game figures

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“Malnourished” manga anthology issue shows just how good physical media fans have it in Japan

Shogakukan’s Shonen Sunday looked a little different last week.

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ChatGPT vs. loving wife: Who can pick better Valentine’s Day chocolate for a husband?【Experiment】

Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.

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It’s the end of the line for Mos Burger’s monstrously meaty Niku Niku Niku Burgers

Time-based pun sandwiches’ time comes to an end soon, but there’s still one last chance to experience them.

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Nintendo announces end of repair support for 2DS, New 3DS, and New 3DS LL systems

No new repair parts to be stocked for one 2-D handheld and two 3-D ones.

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Plan to use historic stones to build restrooms for the 2025 Expo draws criticism

These ain’t no fortunate stones.

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Booger in pizza and cream in mouth kick off another year of gross “part-time terrorism” in Japan

It’s that time of year again.

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Rare vending machine at Japan’s oldest shrine sells…divine crepes!

Holy ground for parishioners and vending machine lovers at this off-the-beaten path destination. 

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Ghibli makes a castle move again with Hayao Miazaki-envisioned video ad for Ghibli Park【Video】

Howl’s Moving Castle animation team reunites to celebrate new area of the Studio Ghibli theme park.

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