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8 Ways Japan Celebrates Christmas Differently From The Rest Of The World

Here are 8 unique ways to celebrate Christmas in Japan, which locals consider to be more romantic than Valentine's Day.

Handsomeness, diligence, and playfulness - you name it, Kento Yamazaki has it all. These 13 facts will make you simp even more for the actor.

From her beautiful penmanship to her not-so-hidden dance skills, these 8 facts about Tao Tsuchiya will make you love the actress even more.

Here are 16 facts about Takeru Satoh, the charismatic actor who starred in popular works including Rurouni Kenshin and Kamen Rider.

Need ideas on what to watch while you unwind after a long day? Here are 25 Japanese romance movies that are worth your time and tears.

Thrill chasers of urban exploration and fans of curious finds such as a brain in a jar, here are 9 abandoned places in Japan just for you.

Here are the top 21 Japanese romance dramas of all time that actually have engaging and interesting plots!

The Japan football team surprised the world with a dramatic comeback against Germany - here's what you need to know about them.

Adorned with extravagant calligraphy and eye-catching motifs, goshuin are weirdly addictive traditional stamps you can collect as keepsakes.

Transferring from local lines to the shinkansen? Rotatable train seats? Read on for some unspoken how-tos about trains in Japan.