Attendees at this month’s otaku gathering can get their hands on not just art books and posters, but limited-edition prophylactics too.
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The animated high school heroine will now appear on posters and condom packages in a bid to thwart the spread of sexually transmitted infections in Japan.
A new survey reveals that a startling number of Japanese workers are literally losing sleep over their stressful jobs.
Our writer Yuichiro Wasai recently had a life-changing experience regarding the way he poops and now he wants to share it with the world.
Proposed tax hike aims to reduce the number of people lighting up before the Olympic flame comes to Tokyo.
You’re never too old to catch Pokémon GO fever and experience the pros and cons of history’s most popular smartphone game.
The pallor of smoke that covers so many restaurants and bars in Japan may become a thing of the past.
As usual, when Mr. Sato thinks he has a good idea, we strongly recommend you don’t try it at home.
New pizzas promise you can still keep the pounds off, but without the cravings.
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Warning: The story we are about to tell may not be suitable for the weak-stomached, but if you or someone you know is considering this type of procedure it would be wise to know the risks involved.
Also, how many pancakes could you make with a pair of D–cups’ weight in batter?
Parents often worry that too many video games will rot their kids’ brains, but maybe they should be worrying about their children’s feet instead.
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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