July, 2019 (Page 2)
Who knew Uniqlo was such a good place to hunt for an an iconic anime costume?
We travel into the depths of suburbia in search of Moai and ancient Pakistani Priest Kings.
Signs of the seasons, from rainbows to cherry blossoms, have never looked as good, or tasty, as these breathtaking nerikiri desserts.
Sure, planning what to buy at Summer Comiket is important, but so is planning what/how to wash ahead of time.
Parting is sweet, sticky sorrow for loyal fans of Soft On Demand as commemorative edition marks the end of an era.
We’re not sure if this counts as cosplay, but it looks exactly like the Disney pirate tale.
The same anomaly that makes foreigners feel icky is harnessed by Japanese people to get breathing room on public transport.
Gasoline-accelerated mass homicide has policy makers reevaluating current safety regulations.
Companies says it deeply appreciates global messages of support, apologizes for slow response.
Pokémon’s actual creators take a moment to remind us that it’s not Nintendo who’s crafting Pikachu and his pals’ video game adventures.
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Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
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Spirited Away’s No Face appears on new ramen bowls and tableware by Studio Ghibli
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
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Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako strips away the cosplay for new photo book
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
Giant bottles of Coca-Cola are floating above Shibuya Scramble, looks like something out of Blade Runner
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
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