Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei

No trip to Tokyo’s other otaku neighborhood is complete without a visit to this local landmark.

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Which convenience store onigiri rice balls are the most popular? Survey reveals surprising results

There’s one rice ball that everyone chooses at Lawson, 7-Eleven, Mini Stop and Family Mart in Japan.

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Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]

Things got off to a good start on our crazy-cheap trip to the land of the gods, but with funds running low, will we have a roof over our heads on a snowy night?

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Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring

Goku’s putting the “kame” into Marugame Seimen.

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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino

New mini-size Frappuccino caters to girls and the traditional doll’s festival that honours them.

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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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