New Tokyo sweets shop offers 648 different mochi ice cream dumpling combinations

Customizable Yukimi Daifuku shop makes an amazing variety of sweet treats so that you can find the perfect one for you.

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Fukushima City on edge as resourceful and violent bear still not found

Cunning bear managed to escape stand-off with police and hunters.

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Body of missing American college student found in Kyoto mountains

20-year-old on family trip to Japan had been missing since May 29.

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Japan’s cheap beef bowl chain Matsuya opens gourmet Premium Matsuya with Kobe beef…inside Matsuya

A tale of four Matsuyas, and a whole lot of gourmet wagyu beef.

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Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan

Some might say you haven’t truly seen Japan if you haven’t colour hunted.  

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Japanese rice cooker recipe gives us a tasty new way to enjoy vegetables and wieners

Quick and easy, this is a meal that’ll have you going back for seconds.

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Japan Railways partners with Overwatch, heroes hit the Shinkansen for bullet train collaboration

And yes, there is a reason Mercy is dressed that way.

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Ghibli’s No Face continues to demonstrate his generous character growth by dispensing soy sauce

Can you please pass the soy sauce, No Face?

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With hot sweaty Shibuya summer on the way, free sodium tablets to be given out in downtown Tokyo

Stay salty, everybody.

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A Japanese toast sandwich remix: The toasted rice rice ball[SoraKitchen]

Mr. Sato steps into the SoraKitchen with a bold idea.

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Japan Post’s mail carriers are getting some cool upgrades, but packages might be a little late

Intense summer heat means new safety rules and ice-cold drinks.

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Japanese high school closes its cafeteria, replaces it with a 7-Eleven convenience store

The first time a 7-Eleven has opened inside a high school in Japan.

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Cup Noodle hamster wheel is the new adorable pet toy animal lovers in Japan want[Video]

Instant ramen maker shows that even hamsters will fall in love with Cup Noodle, if given the chance.

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American college student missing in Kyoto, last seen by family one week ago

20-year-old outdoors enthusiast last seen approaching hiking trail east of downtown after sunset.

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Japanese convenience store challenge is only for those with extreme tastes

Super Happy! Challenge gives us two unforgettable products that deserve a place in convenience store history.

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Dragon Quest Slimes appear on Baskin-Robbins ice cream cakes in Japan, Critical Hit flavor debuts

Critical Hit-flavor ice cream and Mimic containers among the sweet adventures waiting at Baskin-Robbins.

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Lawson opens a new mini supermarket, and the lucky bags can essentially stock your kitchen

You can haul back thousands of yen worth of ramen, rice, and snacks for a fraction of the price.

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Studio Ghibli adds new range of neckties to its anime merchandise store in Japan

Bring Totoro and the gang to work with cleverly concealed character details. 

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Japan’s sticker wars are reaching a breaking point, even for enthusiasts

Our resident sticker-collecting writer shares why she’s saying “enough is enough” and is extricating herself from a sticky situation.

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Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan

With the rainy season here, this umbrella companion is a Daiso-premium bargain.

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