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Manga Artist’s Lizard Drawing Makes Daughter Cry, and the Internet Understands Why

A Japanese manga artist's realistic lizard sketch left her daughter in tears — because she actually wanted a Sumikko Gurashi character, not a real reptile.
2026.07.12
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Social Media

Mysterious ‘Thank You’ Stickers on Tokyo Vending Machines Spark Viral Investigation

An investigator's six-month hunt for the source of cryptic 'thank you' stickers on Japanese vending machines, from Tokyo to Shiga, has gone viral.
2026.07.12
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Social Media

Daichi Miura Reportedly Dances a Beat Behind the Music So His Dancers Don’t Need Earpieces

A viral thread claims singer-dancer Daichi Miura deliberately dances slightly off the beat at big venues so his backup dancers can perform without in-ear monitors.
2026.07.12
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Celebrity

Jiro Sato Apologizes, Retracts Request to Cut His Own Scenes From ‘Bayside Shakedown’

Actor Jiro Sato apologized on X and withdrew his request to cut his scenes from the 'Bayside Shakedown' spinoff, following Fuji TV's dispute statement.
2026.07.12
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‘Flag Girls’ Anthropomorphized Flag Art Snowballs Into Viral X Meme

An artist's cute personifications of national flags for Japan, China, and Korea have exploded into a viral X trend, drawing comparisons to Hetalia and Polandball.
2026.07.12
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Cooking YouTuber Ryuji Accused of ‘Biting the Hand That Feeds Him’ Over Nagoya Food Diss

Ryuji drew backlash after dismissing Nagoya's food scene, with fans noting his very first sponsored video was for a Nagoya fish cake maker.
2026.07.12
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X User Replies Excitedly to Post About a Toy Story 5 Fan — Turns Out It Was Her

A viral X exchange saw one user cheer on a fellow Toy Story 5 fan fiction writer, only to learn the post she replied to was about her all along.
2026.07.12
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Social Media

X Artist’s ‘Art Tracing’ Accusation Turns Out to Be an Adorable Beginner Mistake

A Japanese illustrator was accused of art tracing by a follower who didn't know what a 'repost' was — the mix-up went viral and got people reminiscing about early internet forum etiquette.
2026.07.12
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Celebrity

Haruomi Hosono Drops New Track ‘Note of Mothership’ on His 79th Birthday

Haruomi Hosono released 'Note of Mothership,' the opening track from his upcoming album 'Yours Sincerely,' on his 79th birthday.
2026.07.11
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Celebrity

Momoka Ariyasu Warns Fans Against Tracking Her Travel Schedule, Threatens Legal Action

Former Momoiro Clover Z member Momoka Ariyasu has issued a warning against fans who track her transportation schedules or intentionally board the same trains and flights.
2026.07.11
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