January, 2023 (Page 3)

12-year-old manga artist wins prize from Weekly Shonen Jump, talent might run in the family

Amazing artwork from elementary school artist who some think is the son of a pro.

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Kyoto Station is a bad place to be in a snowstorm, videos show

The building’s cool design isn’t the best fit for freezing weather.

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Shop in Tokyo’s Chinatown has TWENTY kinds of delicious homemade steamed buns

Hidden gem in Ikebukuro sells unique flavours of nikuman you’d never find in a convenience store.

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Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?

In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.

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Hyatt Regency Osaka will soon offer cat-friendly hotel rooms for you and your feline friend

Rooms will come with all of the necessary kitty amenities to ensure you and your cat companion can travel in contentment.

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Two legendary voice actresses joining the cast of new Sailor Moon anime movie

One is making her Sailor Moon debut, and the other is returning to the franchise for the first time in almost 30 years, but in a new role.

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Okayama ninja video credited with drastically improving traffic manners

Is there anything ninja can’t do?

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Akihabara’s immigrant-founded kebab landmark is closing down for good after more than a decade

The sun is setting on Star Kebab’s chapter in Akiba food history.

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Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】

Yeah, Tokugawa Ieyasu was a great shogun and all, but we’re here to see (and eat) Tokugawa Piyoyasu.

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Number of voice actresses in Japan hits record high, but is that a good thing?

Voice Actress Directory shows explosive growth in numbers since 20 years ago.

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72 percent of foreigners in survey say they’ve been disappointed by bad breath in Japan

Dentist thinks part of the reason for bad breath in Japan is cultural.

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Why do people spend so long in jail without going to trial in Japan?

It’s the land of serial arresting.

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Exeggutor airplanes taking off from Solaseed Air in Miyazaki Prefecture, other Pokémon tag along

I only fly Exeggutor class.

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Premium Japanese whisky is now in chocolate form with Suntory Yamazaki and Hibiki nama chocolate

Kamakura chocolatier teams up with distiller as Japan enters its chocolate-crazy season.

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Octopus tentacle ear plugs coming to Japanese capsule toy machines

I’m a sucker for stylish ear protection.

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Japanese hotel chain’s sweet surprise is one more reason it’s a great choice for travelers on a budget

Business hotel’s freebie may not be fancy, but it’s exactly what we want.

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Frozen sushi appears in Japan, but is it any good?

Defrosting sushi puts a new spin on the way we eat traditional Japanese food.

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Apartments with no bath or shower rising in popularity among young Tokyoites, report says

No bath, no problem?

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We visit the only shrine in Japan where you can pray to the gods for good weather

Pray the rain away at special weather shrine in Tokyo.

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New yakiniku hair clips from Japan make meat lovers drool

Like dining at a yakiniku restaurant, but the grill is your hair.

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