Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
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Kirby wows us again, not just by being cute but by becoming a tasty, sweet red bean paste-filled traditional Japanese dessert.
Event organizers say government organization told them foreigners wouldn’t need special visas, arresting officers disagree.
The turtle wasn’t hit by a train, but was still too slow to get out of the way of another source of danger.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
Shirts will be in stores just before the opening of Shinkai’s newest anime movie, Weathering with You.
Boba balls replace Poké Balls in this new drink range featuring some of our favourite Pocket Monsters.
Evangelion’s original English scriptwriter has some harsh words for people complaining about translation choices, but also a pretty good point.
The latest summer collection of our favorite modern samurai kimono offers a range of functionally fashionable garments.
Angry response causes lifestyle entrepreneur to backtrack from first-choice of name for new innerwear line.
Japan sets the bar for convenience store excellence pretty high, but this one clears it with ease.
Sailor Moon is taking two steps into the future, but it’s bringing an important part of its past along for the ride.
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Crane games in Japanese convenience stores getting more and more popular, especially with tourists
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Cloth randoseru Japanese backpacks are here to lighten load on parents’ wallets and kids’ backs
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