What kind of chocolate do you give to someone you do not really care about, but are obligated none the less? Pocky has you covered with these “obligation choco” Pocky snacks.
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Category Archives: Japan
Gundam plus Japanese School Girl has interesting results
Combine Gundam and a Japanese high-school age female, and what do you get? A recipe for a very interesting looking video game advertisement.
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The Evolution of Kyoto Station
It is time for another off-topic post (or questionably on-topic!) about something near and dear to us: Japan. More specifically, let us take a look at how Kyoto’s main train station has changed over time.
Enjoy that snow in Kyushu too
Off topic, but enjoy some rare imagery of Kyushu’s historical sights covered in white. This is actually from a few days ago, but it is not just Hakata that is getting snowed in lately.
Enjoy the snow in Hakata
Fellow Japanese wota takes photos of our beloved HKT48 Theater and its environs. Is there anything of note? Yes. Yes there is: it is very cold in Fukuoka these days.
AKB48 & Nogizaka46 Tunes to be used in Tokyo Metro Rail stations
Tokyo Metro announces that they will play tunes inspired by AKB48 and Nogizaka46 for train departures!
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Wota’s guide to convenience stores in Japan
Convenience stores in Japanese are very… well, convenient. However, not all convenience stores are treated the same. Take it from fellow wota to give you the proper breakdown.
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Have some poo-flavored curry
Over 85% of respondents do not want to patronize the first restaurant in human history to specialize in poo-flavored curry. What a shock.
A secret view of Tokyo Sky Tree
Views from Tokyo’s magnanimous landmark Sky Tree tower is quite a sight, but one individual looks outside the box.