August, 2016 (Page 13)
Mr. Sato takes a stroll through the shopping arcade of Asagaya Station in Tokyo for this year’s Tanabata festival and bumps into none other than The Donald himself!
A South Korean and North Korean gymnast have shown the world the two nations can live peacefully side-by-side with one selfie.
Forging a katana is extremely labor intensive, but it all comes together with a swift dunk in water to cool.
Poktanju, sometimes known as Soju Bomb in English, is a cocktail popular in South Korea, and this lady is the queen of making them pop.
Marking Japan’s unofficial “Banana Day” celebration of bananas, McDonald’s Japan offers us a sneak preview of its upcoming summer exclusive McFlurry flavor.
While athletes go for the gold, what fans want to take home is this exclusive piece of Pokémon Olympic memorabilia.
China has smashed its own Guinness World Record for the largest number of robots dancing at one time.
These Japanese idol fans at the 2016 Tokyo Idol Festival show us that, when it comes to being first to the front of the stage, all etiquette is thrown out the window.
It’s cicada season in Japan, but this Twitter user doesn’t let their creepy, crunch remains get them down!
“Final Fantasy” is one of the longest-running video game series of all time, with roots dating back to 1987.
He’s caught ’em all in the U.S., Europe, Hong Kong and Australia, and now we get to find out what the gamer’s been up to in Japan, the birthplace of Pokémon.
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Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
The top five best multiple-hot-spring hotels in all of Japan
Continuing our tour of the best sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with Mr. Sato! (Part 2)
Oscar-winning screenwriter Roger Avary on KonoSuba movie: “It’s the reason cinema was invented”
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
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Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area- Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Continuing our tour of the best sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with Mr. Sato! (Part 2)
Oscar-winning screenwriter Roger Avary on KonoSuba movie: “It’s the reason cinema was invented”
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Mom makes authentic-looking Recon Corps uniform for baby daughter, Colossal Titan mask for herself
Why do seats at some Japanese station platforms face away from the trains?
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
We take a trip to Japan’s Lovot robot cafe, cuddle with a bot and learn how to love
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