April, 2020 (Page 2)
The best thing you can get from a gacha machine? An instant reminder that the work you do has value.
Specially cultivated to bloom after they arrive at your home, these trees will provide sakura memories for years to come.
The contemporary artist’s unique concept of “fictional archaeology” paves the way for these new illustrations of Pokémon monuments lost to time.
The Unko Museum reconnects you with your poop and takes your mind off the crap of social distancing.
Reduced number of new infections coincides with strengthened calls from government for people to stay home.
The busiest cat in the world is poised to keep watch over you while you drive — and as usual, she does it in style, as a super-cute dash cam.
In quarantine, every hour is wine and dine. Make do with a new hobby before losing your sanity!
People were grateful for the assistance and expressed appreciation for the government’s role in easing coronavirus stress.
Sadly for certain tourist hotspots, stricter measures must be enacted to protect their residents.
Nagashi somen-style dining at home for when your local restaurant and water park are closed.
Our reporter Seiji ventures back to Ueno’s bug vending machine to learn if crickets and grasshoppers taste the same.
Pocari shows they’re the kings of both sports hydration and sentimentality — and want other school kids to get singing, too.
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
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Chinese criminal’s Yu-Gi-Oh card reaches astronomical price before auction is shut down
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
How to make epic pancakes with your Japanese rice cooker
Chinese criminal’s Yu-Gi-Oh card reaches astronomical price before auction is shut down
Thieves invade Osaka office and steal 10 million yen worth of trading cards
Japanese jam jar lids close on their own, as if by magic
“Office lady in heels walking on tatami”: The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism
Tokyo police stopped us for random questioning, so we asked them to recommend a good restaurant
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Tokyo’s moe temple is now selling Buddhist goddess anime figures
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