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Adorable "kawaii" food is uniquely ascendant in Japan. In eateries across the country, diners feast on dishes made to resemble Snoopy, Moomin, and Peter Rabbit. Bakeries sculpt sweet a…
The iconic giant Gundam that has protected citizens in Tokyo, Japan since 2009 is officially no more. After its last show on March 5, the 59-foot (18-meter) tall RX-78 Gundam repl…
This survey from goo Ranking looked at romantic situations people find unrealistic; many of those below are from corny manga comics or Hollywood movies. Number 16 in particular features in far t…
It is probably not worth a separate article but this apartment listing got lots of attention on social media yesterday. Personally I am not a huge fan of photos that show "weird" side of Ja…
9 Hours is hoping to cash in on the massive influx of tourists to Tokyo in recent times, leading to a number of new hotels in the Shinjuku area to cover the shortfall in accommodation. While most of …
You have successfully jumped through all the hoops and got yourself a job in Japan — congratulations! While you should celebrate with a nice glass of bubbly and start brushing up on your keigo (honor…
Japan, perhaps more than any nation on Earth, has a deep history with autonomous drones. Its companies have been using them for decades to assist with agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and cons…
Singapore tops the ranks in Asia as the city with the best quality of living, well ahead of Tokyo and Hong Kong because of its efficient infrastructure. The city-state gained one spot from …
Legoland Japan opens for business this April in Nagoya, but as with all theme parks it’s not just about the rides and attractions - it’s also about the food! The park is divided into seven diffe…
Vivid backgrounds, poignant stories, complex and utterly human characters - anime director Shinkai Makoto is widely known for these three elements, his use of which rose to even greater prominen…
