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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】