August, 2018 (Page 4)
Guidebooks love to say it’s because Japanese people think tipping is rude, but that’s not even close to the whole story.
Japanese dumplings are considered a side dish at many restaurants, but at this store, they’re the star of the show.
Stunningly skillful creations have some saying they look like they’re projection mapped, but it’s all master-level pyrotechnics.
Mr. Sato once again fails to secure a cheap meal, continues to win at lunch thanks to two gourmet ingredients.
”This is Japan, you know?” he asks, but others want to show him the ways of the modern world.
Starry-eyed space buffs rejoice! Japan is shooting for the moon (or at the very least will start preparations in two years).
Eye-catching, face-obscuring fashion from China protects your skin from harsh UV rays, makes you look like a crazed criminal.
We tried out the portable sparkling head spa and now we can’t ever go back to normal hair washing again.
Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
You can never please die-hard fans of an anime when it comes to making a live-action adaptation.
The Siberian husky couple Fils and Goo are a big hit online – they play rough with each other, but sleep in a cute cuddly heart!
Subtle spookiness in Shinjuku isn’t promoting anything except fear in all who notice it.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
No, that’s not French bread, it’s Japan’s crazy-big gobo!
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Unique Starbucks in historic building is one of the most beautiful in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Uniqlo’s awesome new line of Nintendo T-shirts features stylish Super Mario, Splatoon designs
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases Matcha Creme Brulee ice cream for a limited time
Japanese dad teaches daughter how to handle alcohol, has Twitter in tears
Uniqlo and Tamagotchi team up for Tamagotchi T-shirts and special Uniqlo Tamagotchi【Photos】
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