Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?

Taste-testing the time-trip rice balls of Welcia.

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Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 1]

Can we make it from the capital to the land of the gods, sightsee, eat, find a hotel, and make it home for just 30,000 yen (US$195)?

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7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!

The first cherry blossom desserts are already here, and there are more to come.

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Japan has only one airport named after a samurai, so let’s check out Kochi Ryoma【Photos】

Local legend Sakamoto Ryoma was all about modernizing Japan.

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Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service returns to theaters with first-ever IMAX screenings and remaster

Latest proof that Studio Ghibli anime has become prestige international cinema arrives this spring.

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Family Mart’s Shibuya Cat Street shop hosts first-ever rescue cat photo exhibition for Cat Day

In addition to selling delectable cat-themed sweets, the convenience store chain wants to increase cat adoptions and pet food donations.

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Development of Puyo Puyo puzzle game for use in nursing homes underway

Make your golden years your red, green, and blue years.

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Survey finds that one in five high schoolers don’t know who music legend Masaharu Fukuyama is

We simply cannot accept the results and now feel compelled to rectify this grievous generational lack of knowledge among the youth of Japan.

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Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of

Central prefecture quietly becomes the strawberry capital of Japan.

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Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky

New cafe will offer beautiful views of the city, Mt. Fuji, and cherry blossoms.

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Skyscraper sized Pokémon cards to appear in Tokyo all year long in Tocho projection mapping event

Tokyo’s 242.9-meter (797-foot) city hall will be lit up with Pokémon cards starting this spring.

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Adorable Totoro acorn key holders come with a special guest hidden inside[Photos]

Donguri Kyowakoku lives up to its name with this Ghibli gear.

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Yakuzen ramen restaurant in Tokyo is very different to a yakuza ramen restaurant

This tonkotsu ramen has medicinal benefits that can boost your energy after a long day of sightseeing.

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Osaka establishes first designated smoking area in Dotonbori canal district to fight “overtourism”

Street food hot spot wants to be cleaner, but it might just be pushing the smoke down the street.

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Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season

Japan’s tallest tower transforms into a cherry blossom-viewing spot, complete with pink projections and themed drinks.

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Hey, 2020s kids! The ’90s have a sticker picture message waiting for you in Tokyo

30th anniversary celebration looks to link Heisei and Reiwa eras with shared love for purikura.

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Burning through cash just to throw things away tops list of headaches when moving house in Japan

Spring relocations in Japan can drain your budget faster than expected, and garbage disposal fees are the biggest surprise.

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Last chance coming up for amazing east Japan for all-you-can-ride Shinkansen-inclusive train pass

Get your Kyun Pass while you can.

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566 million yen in gold bars donated to Japanese city’s water bureau

Osaka Municipal Water Bureau suddenly becomes quite a bit closer to being flush with funds.

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Starbucks Japan complexly raises prices, will now charge for takeout bags

Ecological goals and economic concerns mean no more free bags and more by-location price variations.

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