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July, 2019 (Page 8)
Japan’s boba obsession heads into the world of ramen, but is it worth eating? We find out.
Ordinary people will be none the wiser, but fans will see paired-up Pocket Monsters congratulating them on their upcoming marriage.
For gay, transgender and nonbinary individuals in Japan, filling in forms can be daunting. But how to handle it?
Ever been so angry you felt the need to smack someone else with your own kid? No? Then you’re a calmer parent than this guy.
A dark temptation arrives just in time for the summer sunshine.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and company legend Shigeru Miyamoto addressed some hot topics regarding their future in virtual reality, and blamed extensive research for delays.
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A clever update to Japan’s traditional footwear that you can pare with kimono or Western clothing.
Its founder started out with a street-side food stall in Japan’s samurai era, and his restaurant is still serving customers in Tokyo today.
Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?


















Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
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
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?
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Save the Nakagin Capsule Tower Project is now aiming to preserve as many capsules as possible
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Anime fan shares ingenious lifehack to hang posters without putting holes in your walls
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
This is What a Whopper With 1000 Slices of Cheese Looks Like
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience