Customers who were curious about the smiling foreign workers ringing up their order at this local konbini can now learn a little bit about what they have in common.
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Professional artist sheds light on Studio Ghibli’s unusual take on artistic perspective in the famous anime, but is it really a big deal?
The usual red design found in Japan has been replaced by a throwback item from your childhood in one locale.
The made-in-Japan celebration is picking up steam around abroad too.
The beloved anime magical girl is helping flowers bloom on social media.
Whether it was an intentional plan or a coincidental design, these net users’ imaginations have ensued in hilarity.
We never thought a sword-wielding Goku and ninja Trunks would look so cool.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
French baguettes, garbage bags, and dozens of painted eggs are just some of the ingenious props used to get the job done in this golden anime spoof video.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
Corgis never made much sense to begin with, but Chikuwa-kun really takes the cake for strange behavior here.
One of the coolest points is the identity of the real-world location that forms Snoopy’s ear.
Sometimes humor doesn’t translate between languages… even if there’s no language involved.
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Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Sakura season schedule is screwed up, so we had a no-cherry blossom cherry blossom party in the office
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We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
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New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
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Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train- Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
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
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Sakura season schedule is screwed up, so we had a no-cherry blossom cherry blossom party in the office
Japanese business wear brand creates helpful graph to tell you what to wear at work
We tried Japan’s Strawberry Daifuku? liqueur, one of three dessert-themed liqueurs
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This northern Tokyo capsule hotel is cheap, clean, comfortable, and has amazing amenities
A new meaty dawn for Akihabara as neighborhood’s best steak/hamburger steak restaurant reopens
Groper in Japan says he couldn’t resist “young females’ breasts,” all victims much older than him
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
Michelin Guide gyoza in Tokyo: Worthy of the accolade?
Heading to a Shinto shrine soon? You might not want to read these ghost stories before you go!
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