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Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
Japan’s adorable new Nikukyu notebooks have the squeezable feel of cat and dog paw pads【Photos】
New Mario Kart Happy Meal toys are racing up to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases a new chilled cup exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
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