Government declaration that ‘miso’ made since 1950s can’t legally be called ‘miso’ sparks debate

The decision incensed netizens around the country, with 2chan’s founder even getting involved.

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Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo now selling flowers online, they’re way better than we imagined

Order gorgeous bunches of flowers straight to your doorstep with Uniqlo’s new online service.

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Tokyo’s huge new anime entertainment complex reveals opening date, floor guide

There’ll be more to do than just shopping at the new Animate flagship location.

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Hayao Miyazaki appears at Ghibli Park…or does he?

Hilarious sighting of legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder sets the Internet abuzz.

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Police looking for man who threw paper airplane into Hiroshima atomic bomb monument

Do not mess with this monument.

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Asahi now sells hot bottled water in Japan as an alternative to coffee or tea

For when you want something to warm you up, but aren’t in the mood for the standard hot drinks.

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Japanese government seeking power to turn down private home air conditioners remotely, report says

Ministry wants new authority to aid shift to renewable energy sources.

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This Tokyo event is like a real-world Dragon Ball World Martial Arts Tournament

We half-expected Goku to show up midway through!

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Daiso releases shoulder bag series for every prefecture in Japan with surprising trivia facts

Cute designs teach us which prefecture of Japan grows the most bonsai trees and which has the most Shinto shrines.

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Super Mario teams up with G-Shock for a salute to old-school gaming tenacity【Photos】

But for Mario veterans the scene is also a call to be careful.

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Nara unveils new vending machines that sell deer crackers

If only the animals had coins to buy them.

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Osaka bus driver flunked alcohol test after eating steamed bread

Friends don’t let friends eat bread and drive a bus.

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How to make microwave rice packs into something you’ll actually be happy to eat【SoraKitchen】

Two great rice recipes that you can make entirely in the microwave in a matter of minutes.

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What?!? Turns out kids eat for free at one of Japan’s best ramen chains, and hardly anyone knew

We already loved Ichiran, and now we love it even more.

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Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true

17 awesome-looking restaurants under one roof in the heart of the city.

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Keep Gengar close to your heart with new black-coated Pokémon jewelry from U-Treasure

Favorite designs in a new color? Yes, please!

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Japan’s laziest, least motivated train station ticket gate charms the Internet【Photos】

It’s not Kurashiki’s most famous attraction, but it might be its most unique.

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Dragon Ball Z Friezapod cushion chair on sale from Bandai Namco

You too can be as snug as an intergalactic conqueror in a pod.

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Studio Ghibli offering reprints of posters from all its anime films made from original plates

Historical collection of posters and flyers includes art that’s been largely forgotten by modern fans.

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The newest Godzilla movie is coming in November 2023, but fans are concerned it won’t be any good

Not much information is out yet, but what has been released has fans tempering their expectations. 

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