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A video of a female victim slapping the man who assaulted her has blown up over Thai social media, inspiring endlessly creative video parodies in its wake. From Star Wars to Doraemon-themed interpretations, Thai net users are having a field day giving the man a taste of his own medicine!
Japan is of course not the only country that experiences crowded trains and subways during rush hour. Over the last 10 years Singapore’s population has increased by 30 percent, putting pressure on its public transportation system, especially during the morning rush. Though Japan is trying to alleviate overcrowding with wider trains, Singapore is taking a different approach to the problem; free fares until 7:45 a.m. for anyone getting off at one of 16 stations in the downtown core.
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
This is Japan’s only shrine with a Shinkansen tunnel underneath it
Sailor Moon Moon Castle accessory stand will give your room a touch of Silver Millennium class
New for obsessive pet owners: A wooden box to keep your cat’s whiskers and teeth in!
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
This is Japan’s only shrine with a Shinkansen tunnel underneath it
Sailor Moon Moon Castle accessory stand will give your room a touch of Silver Millennium class
New for obsessive pet owners: A wooden box to keep your cat’s whiskers and teeth in!
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
American tourists give us their opinion on the new Icee slushie drinks in Japan
Become MASTER OF NUGGETS with this heavy metal recipe book
Adorable baby hippo Moo Deng is now an adorable Mister Donut donut!
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Hot spring facility’s beautiful views and all-you-can-eat sushi leave us clean, full, and happy