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Browse this list of popular Japanese last names to discover the history, origin, and meaning of the most common Japanese surnames we know today.

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The government of Yoshii, Okayama once offered a 20 million yen (over $200,000 USD!!!) reward for successful capture of a Tsuchinoko.

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All your favorite celebrities have been weighing in on the controversial video.

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Paul was walking through the Japanese Suicide Forest when he found a body hanging in a tree. Instead of turning off his camera, he recorded it.

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“On Throwback Thursday, I like to comment, ‘Wow! You used to be so pretty!’”

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If you die in a violent manner (murder, suicide, etc) or carry strong emotions to the grave (jealousy, hatred) the reikon then transforms into Yūrei. It is believed that the person’s last thoughts (no matter how trivial) influence them.

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“Clutter has only two possible causes: too much effort is required to put things away or it is unclear where things belong.”

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In many cultures, including the ones noted here, we see that time is of the essence.

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Guinea pig, guinea pig, guinea, guinea, guinea pig.

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Some people like to stick to the same old food when travelling the world. You know the kind, those who insist McDonald’s, KFC or a good old all day English breakfast are the be-all and end-all of tasty cuisine, far safer than dabbling with the local delicacies on offer. While you can get that type of food in many places in this world, seasoned travellers (excuse the pun) might like to try something a little different.