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Meg Murphy
Born in the southwest United States, Meg exchanged eternal summers for eternal rain when she relocated to Seattle in 2007. After finishing school, she decided to try and put her degree to good use- coming to Japan in April 2011 with no solid plans, and has been here ever since. An avid traveler and adventurer, always up for a challenge. A vegetarian for most of her life, on a quest to find delicious, non-meaty eats. She'd like to think she's creative and artistic, but that's up for debate. She also enjoys normal people things too, like music, movies, and cats. Because there can never be too many cats in one's life.
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Japanese YouTuber covers the Super Mario Bros. theme… on four calculators【Video】
- Meg Murphy
Oct 24, 2017 - Tweet
So, do you play any musical instruments? Yeah, I play calculators.
- Japan
- (calculator • music • nintendo • Super Mario Bros. • video • YouTube)
Avril Lavigne’s sister and Japanese rock star husband welcome their first child【Photos】
- Meg Murphy
Oct 23, 2017
The couple, who announced their marriage earlier this year, have just announced a new addition to their family.
- Japan
- (Avril Lavigne • celebrities • international marriage • Japanese rock • musicians • One OK Rock)
Thomas the Tank Engine toy trolls Twitterer, terrorizes vacuum
- Meg Murphy
Oct 12, 2017
As if Thomas wasn’t already creepy enough…
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Japanese Twitter is cracking up over these incredibly odd “fried chicken” pants
- Meg Murphy
Oct 2, 2017
Kentucky Fried Chicken? Carrots? What do you see in these pants?
Sushi chain’s Halloween-themed menu includes black squid-ink curry, purple mayo, and “eyeballs”
- Meg Murphy
Sep 26, 2017
These grotesque treats are full of tricks!
- Japan
- (food • halloween • Kaitenzushi • Kurazushi • restaurants • revolving sushi • seasonal menu • sushi)
Photographer captures fantastical images of a fire-walking festival in northern Japan【Photos】
- Meg Murphy
Sep 19, 2017
These photos offer a stunning look at one of Japan’s many festivals.
- Japan
- (festivals • fire festivals • Hokkaido • photography • shrines • tengu • tradition)
Kyoto city deals with doggy doo problems on its streets using nothing more than chalk
- Meg Murphy
Sep 1, 2017
“Operation Yellow Chalk” is making waves for how incredibly simple yet effective it is at getting people to pick up after their pet.
McDonald’s Japan is bringing back their matcha treats again this year with a new twist
- Meg Murphy
Aug 30, 2017
They’re bringing back some old favorites, plus a new item we have to try!
Game-loving couple rents out Tokyo arcade for their wedding ceremony, battles it out on Tekken
- Meg Murphy
Aug 28, 2017
Surely these are relationship goals for gamers everywhere.
- Japan
- (Arcades • game centers • marriage • romance • Takadanobaba • Tokyo • video games • weddings)
Japanese city famous for its production of swords and knives now has katana-shaped ice cream
- Meg Murphy
Aug 25, 2017
Centuries of craftsmanship has amounted to this moment.
X Japan’s Yoshiki to be the first Japanese male to appear on the cover of Vogue Japan
- Meg Murphy
Aug 23, 2017
The musician flew cross-country for the photo shoot just weeks after surgery.
- Japan
- (David Bowie • Vogue Japan • X Japan • Yoshiki)
Matcha buffet in Osaka gets ready for fall by adding delicious autumn-inspired eats to the lineup
- Meg Murphy
Aug 19, 2017
Let your taste buds fall in love with these matcha treats coming this autumn.
Which side will you choose? New Sailor Moon tote bags allow you to pick between light and dark
- Meg Murphy
Aug 16, 2017
Will you side with Princess Serenity or Black Lady?
- Japan
- (anime • bags • fashion • manga • Premium Bandai • Sailor Moon)
These easy DIY bath bombs can be made with ingredients from the 100 yen shop
- Meg Murphy
Aug 15, 2017
100 yen shops have it all, including what you need to make your own customizable bath bomb!
- Japan
- (100 yen shop • activities • bath bombs • DIY • gift ideas)
Get a taste of Japan’s past NOW, with these retro snacks and sweets at Tokyo department store
- Meg Murphy
Aug 8, 2017
Fried bread, fruity ciders, and more tasty treats from across Japan and across generations.
- Japan
- (Japanese food • retro • school lunch • summer events • Takashimaya)
Draw-your-own fox charms are one of the highlights of Kyoto’s famous Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Meg Murphy
Aug 3, 2017
Go for the history and culture. Stay for the silly artwork.
Praying mantis in Japan hitches a ride, does a little dance for his driver【Video】
- Meg Murphy
Aug 2, 2017
When you’re truly on it like a bonnet.
Beautiful forest in southern Japan will spirit you away to another world
- Meg Murphy
Aug 1, 2017
People find themselves asking “Is this really in Japan?!” It is, and you should go see it for yourself!
Japanese store shares tip on storing leftover carbonated drinks, Internet shuts it down
- Meg Murphy
Jul 21, 2017
To flip or not to flip, that is the question.
- Japan
- (carbonation • drinks • life hacks • soda • twitter)
Take your singing to new heights on the world’s first karaoke Ferris wheel in Tokyo
- Meg Murphy
Jul 20, 2017
Enjoy a round of karaoke with an amazing Tokyo view!
- Japan
- (Amusement Parks • Big O • Ferris wheels • karaoke • music • Tokyo • Tokyo Dome)
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- Historical-themed illumination display returns to Osaka Castle this winter
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Starbucks Japan reveals new Joyful Capsule gacha toy release date
America’s first-ever permanent One Piece store is now open [Photos]
Tokyo neighborhood adds new “smart trash cans” to deal with increasing amounts of tourist litter
Tokyo cracks down on Airbnb-style rentals with new laws limiting operator days and more
Historical-themed illumination display returns to Osaka Castle this winter
Japanese viewers of Godzilla Minus Zero angered by unusual number of restroom goers
Pokémon card game’s expansion features art from Fist of the North Star creator
Why people in Japan hardly ever say “sayonara,” and what they say instead
41.5 percent of surveyed Japanese middle schoolers don’t think more immigration benefits society
Is hamburger patty ramen a case of too many good things in one bowl? Let’s find out! [Taste test]
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- Tokyo cracks down on Airbnb-style rentals with new laws limiting operator days and more
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Pachinko parlor operator arrested for not obscuring the act of gambling well enough- America’s first-ever permanent One Piece store is now open [Photos]
Two Tokyo neighborhoods to gather on bridge and shift their recognized border through tug-of-war- Tokyo neighborhood adds new “smart trash cans” to deal with increasing amounts of tourist litter
New Era celebrates three decades of Pokémon with new 30th anniversary cap line [Photos]- Pokémon card game’s expansion features art from Fist of the North Star creator
Pokémon doughnuts pop up at Mister Donut, with a new gathering that’s bigger than ever
Japan’s new matcha vending machines serve freshly prepared matcha in five different strengths
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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia
Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect
Japan’s TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America
Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters’ homes inside yours [Photos]
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]
New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it’s being shown
Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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