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A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs
New upcycle project from Kyoto turns kimonos from the 1950s and ’60s into high-fashion dresses
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan has omurice chocolate, and the weirdest thing isn’t how it tastes
Stores in Japan ask customers to prove they’re real Pokémon fans when buying cards to stop scalpers
Japan’s mint chocolate season hits Family Mart with 14 new choco mint treats (and five superstars)
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan
Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Stores in Japan ask customers to prove they’re real Pokémon fans when buying cards to stop scalpers
Japan’s mint chocolate season hits Family Mart with 14 new choco mint treats (and five superstars)
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
The Hayao Miyazaki anime we never got – New art book reveals Ghibli legend’s unrealized concepts
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
New Evangelion short anime, written by Hideaki Anno, to have world premiere early next year
Japanese upcycle brand makes ’80s obi sandals in collaboration with United Tokyo 【Photos】
Man arrested after rice cooker found plugged into neighbor’s home
Chocolate Totoro cream puffs and cakes coming to Japan’s Ghibli bakery for Valentine’s Day【Pics】
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All Tokyo public high schools abolish rules forcing students to dye non-black hair, underwear color regs