May, 2020 (Page 2)

Japanese bubble tea chain starts selling at-home tapioca drink kits

Now you don’t need to go out in public to treat yourself to some delicious boba tea.

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Gotta stamp them all! Collect your shrine stamps with this gorgeous new range of stationery

Preserve your shrine memories in style with these stamp books!

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Japanese government to subsidize domestic travel this summer to boost the ailing tourism industry

The government is hoping grants and coupons will help encourage people to travel again.

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Animal Crossing fan recreating all of Ghibli’s Spirited Away in New Horizons, and it’s incredible

Masterpieces from Nintendo and Studio Ghibli go together amazingly well, photos show.

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Kyoto Animation comments on arsonist arrest: “Our friends whose lives were taken won’t come back”

Stricken studio wants maximum penalties pursued.

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Tokyo Tower reopens after coronavirus closure, but now you have to take the stairs 150 meters up

Uniquely beautiful views of the city and a cardio workout like no other.

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Lawyers say Japanese video game ban for kids violates constitution, call for abolition

Game over for Kagawa Prefecture’s anti-video game ordinance?

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Pikachu-shaped electric shock-flavor gummies are coming to Japan!

Pokémon mascot stuffs his chubby cheeks with the snacks in adorable video.

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Got a collection of anime clear files? Then you need these super-cheap frames from Japan’s Nitori

Otaku have fallen in love with the affordable solution to a frustrating problem.

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Starbucks mermaid Frappuccino surfaces, makes waves online

Take your taste buds under the sea with a very special limited-time beverage. 

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Essential Inuyasha episodes to rewatch before the Yashahime anime sequel airs this fall

Today we’re counting down some pivotal episodes before the release of Yashahime this October. 

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100-year-old hanko signature stamp maker offering free digital stamp designs for teleworkers

This company wants to help you put your seal of approval on company documents, even if they’re digital!

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Kyoto Animation arsonist to be finally placed under arrest for July attack that killed 36

Nearly a year after the tragic deaths of dozens of anime creators, the man responsible will finally begin facing justice.

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No screaming on roller coasters, please, say Tokyo Disneyland, other Japanese amusement parks

Amusement park association wants quiet thrill rides, no hugs as part of post-coronavirus closure reopenings.

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Survey ranks the most desirable neighborhoods to live in Japan’s Kansai region

Here’s where to live the dream in Japan’s western region.

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Japan has a lot vending machines, but there’s only one like this.

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Sushi tacos now on sale in Japan — Can this cross-cultural cuisine please our biggest taco fan?

After falling in love with tacos in Mexico, our taste tester tests the newest outside-the-box idea from Sushiro.

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A creepy new wrinkle to Japan’s chikan train groper schemes, and how to counter it

If you’re not sure if that old man is really in need of assistance, you don’t have to be the one to help.

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Jilted Chinese woman sends 1,000 kilograms of onions to ex-boyfriend’s doorstep

Revenge is a dish best served with a side of onions.

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Our male otaku reporter reveals his top 3 best buddy characters in Japanese dating sim games

Who’s the most relatable character in a dating sim? Why, your male best friend, of course!

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