Gama Land, the weird Japanese amusement park celebrating toads, is now like a ghost town

Unique attraction is a hidden retro gem in a suspended state, and it might soon disappear forever. 

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7-Eleven Japan debuts new black-and-white rice ball packaging…but is it because of a naphtha shortage?

Convenience store range strips everything back to basics, including the rice balls.

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Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro music box to its anime merchandise store in Japan

Like everything Ghibli touches, the beauty is in the details.

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Fukuoka schools struggling to get kids to switch from milk to tea in lunches

Debate over which drink fits lunches to a T.

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Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon

There’s one unique feature that makes this Tokyo sweet so sought after. 

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Lawson Japan releases a crazy new product to remind us it’s not just famous for convenience store food

A surprising product just sneaked into Lawson’s upsize campaign.

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Japan’s Pikachu and Eevee Pokémon mailboxes to be removed at end of month

The time has come to say goodbye to Yokohama’s adorable Poké-postal infrastructure.

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Shouting “Hakata Salt!”, the number four track in Japanese nationwide karaoke ranking

Don’t knock it till you shout it.

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Family Mart’s new Gyoza Dog proves Japanese convenience store food hits different

Fans say the new creation looks surprisingly similar to the famous Gyoza Dog at DisneySea.

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Studio Ghibli turns anime characters into “Friendly Bags” for merchandise range in Japan

Six characters from three famous films are ready to become your bag buddies.

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Sizzling on a hot plate?! American sushi rolls break all the rules at this Japanese restaurant

Soon-to-close sushi joint breaks the mould with crazy creations that make California rolls seem tame.

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Kiki’s Delivery Service to be adapted to live-action series by BBC, Studio Ghibli not involved

Kiki’s next adaptation will draw from her original, pre-anime roots, but will audiences give it a chance?

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Lawson upsizes convenience store food for a limited time with two must-try Japanese meals

“Super Happy Too Much! Challenge” campaign has all the right ingredients for happiness.

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Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking

This is the summer for dipping.

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New research reveals that the key to efficient memorization may be in exhaling

Teams of researchers in Japan believe that they’ve pinpointed the most effective moment while breathing for memorizing new information.

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These rare eggs cost more than a typical meal in Japan but are they really that special?

We find out if premium prices mean superior flavour. 

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Japanese bento shop touches hearts by selling super cheap boxed lunches for around a dollar

A humble store so generous it makes us want to cry.

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Forget Tokyo go-karts – there’s a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan

Machi Mobi offers a safer and more environmentally friendly way to see the tourist sites.

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Abandoned pirate pleasure ship sinking south of Tokyo Bay, city orders destruction

Avast, here not be free mooring, declares Kawasaki.

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Japanese soccer fans show excellent manners as World Cup opens[Pics, video]

Chants and headbands aren’t the only tradition supporters of Japan’s sports teams bring with them when attending events overseas.

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