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Slowhand · January 20, 2023, 2:26pm

Hololive Member Hoshimachi Suisei Is the 1st VTuber to Perform on THE FIRST TAKE

January 20, 2023 8:07am CST
Suisei performed her single “Stellar Stellar” in just one take

Japanese makers of Tropicana fined 19 million yen for “100% Melon” juice with only 2% melon juice

2023-01-20T14:00:00Z
Accountability never tasted so sweet.

Hokkaido has an otherworldly giant hot spring that’s easy to miss if you don’t know where it is

2023-01-20T18:00:00Z
Have you ever heard of this amazing sightseeing spot in Noboribetsu?

The Last Rockstars Release Highly Anticipated Music Video for “The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)”

Jan 20th 2023

VA Unit TrySail Releases New Lyric Video “flower” to Express How Much They Miss Their Fans

January 20, 2023 7:22pm CST
They will perform the opening theme for the “My One-Hit Kill Sister” anime

New York Times makes a surprising pick for the best city to visit in Japan

2023-01-21T03:00:00Z
Sure, Tokyo and Kyoto are nice, but this northeastern town is their top Japan travel pick.

Try Tokyo’s perfectly served fried rice whipped up by the “god of fried rice” in Shibuya

2023-01-19T15:00:00Z

SUMADORI-BAR SHIBUYA serves non- and low-alcoholic drinks and mocktails with flair

2023-01-19T15:00:00Z

MaouSadao · January 20, 2023, 5:28pm

Reminds me of the McDonald’s Cherry Berry chiller, which was advertised as being 100% juice, and, while it actually was, 96% of it was apple juice…

The package even said Contains 1% or less of the following ingredients: Cherry juice (from concentrate) strawberry juice (from concentrate) blueberry juice (from concentrate) raspberry juice (from concentrate)…

I wish I was kidding…

mgosdin · January 20, 2023, 6:08pm

I worked briefly for a juice plant that packaged for Minute Maid, we used tank trucks full of Apple Juice every day as a base to mix every other kind of juice ( Except Orange ).

Mark Gosdin

Slowhand · January 21, 2023, 2:09pm

Bandai Namco Sues Former Worker for Allegedly Embezzling 600 Million Yen in Mobile Devices

posted on 2023-01-21 00:52 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Employee allegedly sold 4,400 company smartphones from 2015 to 2022

Japanese salted plum industry in dire straits, according to umeboshi company’s tweet

2023-01-21T07:00:00Z
The average Japanese household is eating fewer pickled plums than ever.

No hungry customers here: Kansai restaurant offers huge portions, meals with 3,500 calories

2023-01-21T13:00:00Z
And every bite is delicious!

43-year-old bosozoku biker arrested for never growing out of his teenage riding style

2023-01-21T23:00:00Z
No country for old bikers.

mgosdin · January 22, 2023, 3:00pm

The Florida Biker Men were out in force yesterday. One guy popped a wheelie on Osceola Parkway and held it from Michigan Avenue to John Young Parkway, about 3 miles. He kept it in the air even stopped at lights.

Mark Gosdin

Slowhand · January 22, 2023, 4:33pm

We visit the only shrine in Japan where you can pray to the gods for good weather

2023-01-22T13:00:00Z
Pray the rain away at special weather shrine in Tokyo.

Apartments with no bath or shower rising in popularity among young Tokyoites, report says

2023-01-22T15:00:00Z
No bath, no problem?

Japanese hotel chain’s sweet surprise is one more reason it’s a great choice for travelers on a budget

2023-01-23T01:00:00Z
Business hotel’s freebie may not be fancy, but it’s exactly what we want.

Slowhand · January 23, 2023, 2:32pm

Exeggutor airplanes taking off from Solaseed Air in Miyazaki Prefecture, other Pokémon tag along

2023-01-23T13:00:00Z
I only fly Exeggutor class.

Why do people spend so long in jail without going to trial in Japan?

2023-01-23T15:00:00Z
It’s the land of serial arresting.

72 percent of foreigners in survey say they’ve been disappointed by bad breath in Japan

2023-01-23T17:30:00Z
Dentist thinks part of the reason for bad breath in Japan is cultural.

NIJISANJI EN Announces AR Concert for April 8-9

posted on 2023-01-23 17:45 EST by Kim Morrissy
“COLORS” event will feature songs, variety show segments, 3D appearances for NIJISANJI EN’s 1st 5 groups

Index, Cure Yum-Yum VA Yuka Iguchi to Stream Her Artist Debut 10th Anniversary Program on February 4

January 23, 2023 6:27pm CST
She is now looking for messages from you, her fans!

Number of voice actresses in Japan hits record high, but is that a good thing?

2023-01-24T01:30:00Z
Voice Actress Directory shows explosive growth in numbers since 20 years ago.

Japan’s biggest fish festival returns to Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Ward, after 4-year hiatus

2023-01-22T15:00:00Z

These Shibuya eateries practice responsible delivery and takeout with multi-use packaging

2023-01-22T15:00:00Z

Akihabara’s immigrant-founded kebab landmark is closing down for good after more than a decade

2023-01-24T04:00:00Z
The sun is setting on Star Kebab’s chapter in Akiba food history.

LadyOfWicca · January 24, 2023, 8:46am

The Yayoi Kusama robot that wowed Paris, New York & London is now in Tokyo at Louis Vuitton in Shibuya Ward

2023-01-23T15:00:00Z

Shoko Nakagawa Goes on Hiatus for Surgery

posted on 2023-01-24 00:09 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Surgery to remove ‘lump’ slated for Tuesday

Junna to Release 3rd Full-Length Album “Dear” to Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Her Debut

Jan 24th 2023

Okayama ninja video credited with drastically improving traffic manners

2023-01-24T13:00:00Z
Is there anything ninja can’t do?

Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend

2023-01-24T17:30:00Z
Rooms will come with all of the necessary kitty amenities to ensure you and your cat companion can travel in contentment.

Voice Actress Nozomi Yamamoto Announces Pregnancy

posted on 2023-01-24 13:45 EST by Kim Morrissy
The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls voice actress is expecting to give birth in spring

Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?

2023-01-25T01:30:00Z
In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.

Kyoto Station is a bad place to be in a snowstorm, videos show

2023-01-25T04:30:00Z
The building’s cool design isn’t the best fit for freezing weather.

Slowhand · January 25, 2023, 7:09pm

What does a kanji with 12 “kuchi” radicals mean? A look at weird, forgotten Japanese characters

2023-01-25T13:10:00Z
Three dragons and three clouds…A straight line…An upside-down “child”…What could they mean?

Millennium-old Japanese temple offering funeral service for broken record player needles

2023-01-25T17:30:00Z
”Music Temple” wants to send audio equipment off with the respect it deserves.

THE Last Rockstars Announce Band-Maid as Opening Act for U.S. Tour Dates

Jan 25th 2023
NEW SHOW JUST ADDED FOR NEW YORK ON FEB. 3 ALL OTHER SHOWS SOLD OUT

JX’23 Celebrates Its Inaugural Event to Honor Japanese Pioneers & Entertainers Recognizing Animation, Music & Web3 Bringing Japanese Culture To The World

Jan 25th 2023

THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS Supports Kumamoto Castle Reconstruction Campaign

January 25, 2023 10:30pm CST
It will take about 30 years to restore the castle damaged by the 2016 earthquake

Mr. Sato angers the potato gods of Kogane No Potatorado restaurant

2023-01-26T04:00:00Z
Finally, a restaurant that uses the aesthetic of a used video game store.

Slowhand · January 26, 2023, 3:14pm

Former women’s world boxing champion confronts molester on bus in Japan

2023-01-26T14:30:00Z
Kumiko Shisa Ikehara couldn’t let him get away with it.

Masks should still be worn indoors, majority of Japanese people in poll say

2023-01-26T15:00:00Z
Even with government plans to downgrade the coronavirus to the same danger level as seasonal flu, many plan to stay masked up.

22/7 Project’s Reina Miyase Graduates From Franchise

posted on 2023-01-26 11:30 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Voice of 22/7’s Ayaka Tachikawa to graduate after group’s 11th single release in April

Sickle-wielding attacker safely fended off by victim’s umbrella in Aomori

2023-01-26T17:30:00Z
The umbrella is mightier than the sickle.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Sets Date for My Hero Academia Collaboration

January 26, 2023 1:50pm CST
Sushi bar’s first MHA Bikkura Pon collaboration to launch at all locations

The Last Rockstars Announce Band-Maid as Opening Act for U.S. Tour Dates

Jan 26th 2023

Origami-style Airbnb apartment in the heart of Harajuku will have you vacationing in kawaii colors

2023-01-25T15:00:00Z

Anti-insect laser gun turrets designed by Osaka University, expected to work on roaches too

2023-01-27T01:00:00Z
You’ve never seen a bug zapper quite like this.

In our search for crispy katsudon, we try a highly recommended place in a Tokyo university town

2023-01-27T02:15:00Z
But reviews had us concerned about whether it offered what we wanted or not.

Japanese government to once again allow loud cheering, full attendance at concerts, sports events

2023-01-27T03:30:00Z
Report says latest removal of pandemic protocols will bring the noise back, but one precaution is staying in place.

Woman decides to go for a walk on the busiest train tracks at Shibuya Station【Video】

2023-01-27T04:30:00Z
Gives odd explanation for dangerous behavior.

Slowhand · January 27, 2023, 3:57pm

Nitori furniture store guard arrested for shoplifting from Nitori furniture store

2023-01-27T14:00:00Z
Hard to find good help these days.

Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?

2023-01-27T15:00:00Z
Investigating the underbelly of Tokyo in one of its most notorious districts.

Japan to Lift Limits on Event Capacity on May 8

posted on 2023-01-27 16:46 EST by Alex Mateo
Japan to downgrade COVID-19 to same category of diseases as seasonal influenza

New unmanned hotel opens in Japan that requires check in and check out by Suica train card only

2023-01-28T03:30:00Z
It’s just like boarding the train, except you’ll be sleeping here.

Slowhand · January 28, 2023, 2:55pm

The anime girl English teacher textbook character that stole Japan’s heart has gotten a promotion

2023-01-28T08:00:00Z
Ellen-sensei is in charge of more than just the English class now.

Japanese police file charges against illegal anime girl huggy pillow cover seller

2023-01-28T14:00:00Z
Prosecutors plan to throw the book, not the pillows, at him.

Whale meat vending machine business continues boom in Japan

2023-01-28T20:56:00Z

Slowhand · January 30, 2023, 2:49am

Attack on Titan Creator Hajime Isayama Offers His Actual Manga Desks For Charity Auction

January 29, 2023 8:45pm CST
Isayama was honored at Angoulême International Comics Festival this weekend

Attack on Titan’s Hajime Isayama Receives Angoulême’s ‘Special 50th Edition’ Award

posted on 2023-01-30 01:10 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Ryoichi Ikegami, Junji Ito also honored

How to pick out the best anago eel and other things we learned at the anago processing center

2023-01-30T04:00:00Z
Getting hungry and knowledgeable on a visit to Japan’s number-one anago prefecture.

Slowhand · January 30, 2023, 1:41pm

Kinnikuman Anime Celebrates 40 Years by Flexing All Over Tokyo Tower

January 30, 2023 3:16am CST
The Super Kinnikuman Exhibition starts on March 18

Groper arrested in Japan insists he did not grab both breasts, but just one

2023-01-30T14:00:00Z
Japanese language quirk made charges ambiguous, but he probably didn’t help his case by clearing that up.

J.K. Rowling Compares Zombie Land Saga TERF Meme to Anti-Suffragist Art

posted on 2023-01-30 10:54 EST by Kim Morrissy
“Same sh*t, different century,” tweets Harry Potter author

Slowhand · January 31, 2023, 1:05pm

Demon Slayer World Tour Expands to 15 More Countries and Territories Around the World

January 31, 2023 12:14am CST
A special parade to be held in Asakusa on February 1

Nagoya & Aichi: Center of Anime & Manga, and Headquarters of Cosplay

Jan 31st 2023
Otakus and fans of Japanese Pop Culture flock to Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture for Anime and Cosplay!

Criminal Orchestrates String of Burglaries Under Alias “Luffy”

posted on 2023-01-31 18:45 EST by Kim Morrissy
Japan, Philippine authorities will soon be in talks about handover of suspects

SPY x FAMILY Loid VA Takuya Eguchi to Release His 1st Single in May

January 31, 2023 10:30pm CST
He made his solo singer debut in April 2021

Lawson convenience stores up-sizing several items by 47 percent, but for the same price, for February

2023-02-01T04:30:00Z
The move is intended to provide relief from rising prices.

Slowhand · February 1, 2023, 1:07pm