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Would You Try 7-11’s New Hokkaido-Only Chocolate Mint Sandwich?
Delectable treat - or akin to eating toothpaste? Peppermint lovers are rejoicing as a new favorite returns to some 7-11 stores in Hokkaido.
7-Eleven Reveals New Logo Design
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has revealed a new visual redesign of its logo, marking the first major rebranding for the company in decades. 7-Eleven states that the new…
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A Japanese school's decision to experiment with a new protein source is going viral and has some parents chirping madly.
Another Japanese Hamburg Restaurant’s Undercooked Food Goes Viral
A second hamburg joint this year in Japan is going viral after netizens accuse it of undercooking its food.
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With New Year’s right around the corner, there’s plenty to do at home and around Japan for kids, parents, and even Jiji and Baba.
Japan Goes Up in Smoke
I hail from a family of smokers. My parents, their siblings, my cousins, my grandparents. New Years' family get-togethers were marked by cramped living rooms dense with smoke,…
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7-ELEVEN Taiwan Limited Collaboration Spring 2023
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Episode 183 - TIC: Inazuma Eleven 5-7
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My Household’s Liliana-san: Chocolate with Nuts
It’s time for another hentai review! This is fast becoming a recurring thing here at Shallow Dives in Anime, and frankly I every intention to climb higher or…
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The cartoon seems to be set in France, but why? I have no idea.
Case 36 – Heiji Sandwich
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Sailor Moon Crystal: Taiwan 7-Eleven Sports Towel
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7-ELEVEN Taiwan: Sailor Moon Crystal Limited Goods
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Tokyo Chocolate Shops: 7 Best For Valentine’s and Beyond
Give the gift of chocolate this Valentine’s Day with a local twist! Check out these 7 Tokyo Chocolate Shops with great bean to bar products.
Japan Idol Who Went Viral Quitting Group Gets Best Revenge
Former Idol Onodela Popko made waves when she quit her group after just one week over bullying. What's she up to now?
What Happens If Japan Goes To War?
With rising political tensions, let's explore what happens if Japan goes to war. How would the international community react?
Sailor Moon Crystal: Taiwan 7-Eleven Stainless steel cups
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Hong Kong 7-Eleven: Sailor Moon Octopus Card Set
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Sailor Moon Crystal: Taiwan 7-Eleven stainless steel tumblers
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With New Regulations, Japan Cracks Down on Elderly Drivers
This year, elderly drivers in Japan over age 75 with traffic violations must meet new requirements if they want to stay on the road.
Why Is Viennetta Ice Cream Selling in Japan for Black-Market Prices?
A world-famous ice cream brand is disappearing from Japanese markets. Naturally, some people are trying to profit off of that.
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S4E3 - Chocolate (2008)
Table of Contents Hello everyone,In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we discuss the 2008 Thai action film, Chocolate. From…
Manga Pulse 498: Inside a Sandwich
We are like cardboard. Not because we are now made with up to thirty percent less material than previously. Because we are two flat sheets sandwiching corrugated paper.…
7-ELEVEN Hong Kong: Sailor Moon Limited Goods w/Marshmallows
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Letters from Japan: ‘What’s Wrong With A Traditional New Year’s?’
Savvy Tokyo's resident "Love in Japan" columnist, Hilary Keyes, answers anonymous questions from readers on everything from dating in Japan to women’s health issues. Got a question you’d…
NEW RISOGRAPH ZINES FROM JAPAN MAKE ME WEAK (WITH JEALOUSY)
Yesterday afternoon I was perusing the TACO che blog (as I do when I'm looking for some inspiration) and came across this beautiful Riso...
Mochi Choking Deaths Skyrocket in Japan With The New Year
Every year, more people in Japan die from choking on mochi, the country's famous chewy rice treat, than die in automobile accidents.
Barnes & Noble Goes Premium with its Membership
Krystallina takes a look at Barnes & Noble's revised membership offerings in this week's edition of Please Save My Money.
First Impression: Viral Hit
Welcome to hell—I mean, NewTubu! Here, streamers with demonic faces and low morals reign supreme, caught in a neverending loop of easy cash, cheap popularity, and bulldozing the…
Viral Hit – Episode 1
Viral Hit is a show about frustrations with the medical system and exploitation when working online—something that’s sadly relatable across cultures.
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Yoo Hobin is a scrawny high school student who’s constantly being bullied and taken advantage of by his brawnier and more popular classmates, who have a habit of…
Chocolate-Flavored Chocolate: The Hyperreal World of Girls’ Last Tour
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VTuber nanda ga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta – Episode 1 – That Stream Where Awayuki Goes Viral
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Tokyo Marble Chocolate Review
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Nochi Studios Drops New Kickstarter for PC Port of Somnium Eleven
Indie publisher, Nochi Studios launched a new Kickstarter to fund a PC port for their stats raiser Sci-fi indie otome game, Somnium Eleven. If you’ll remember, Somnium Eleven…
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Shopping for a mattress during shinseikatsu (new life season) in Japan? Here’s what actually matters and how to avoid the mistakes most people make.
Studio Ghibli goes Balls-Out with Pom Poko
Pom Poko is an incredible Studio Ghibli masterpiece released in the mid-90s. The movie pits the tanukis against the invasion of urban sprawl.
How A Viral Lie in Japan Fed Male Hysteria About False Rape Charges
Why did a major media outlet in Japan echo a social media user's lie about being charged with sexual assault for using an AED?
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Viral Hit is very hard to read because of how relatable it is on two major fronts.
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A mixi revival?! Fears over Twitter's future since Elon Musk's takeover have led some in Japan to consider social messaging like it's 2004.