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Not only is otaku fashion taking over Japanese streets, it’s quickly becoming the go-to dress code for popular places like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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Observations from two users on Twitter have sparked a discussion of Dragon Quest influences past and present.
If you missed your chance to get your hands on these awesome outfits and accessories last time, it looks like you’re in luck!
Miruko is back, and he’s got a whole new set of moves!
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After watching this, we’re not sure if they’re actually trying to encourage young people to go the ballot box, or give them a seizure.
Say hello to some the country’s best barbecue, or yakiniku, featuring cuts of highly sought-after Matsusaka beef.
Short on cookware or want to minimize clean-up time after dinner? Skip the recycling center and use your old bottles to whip up something good!
Here are three dating deal breakers in Japan that you shouldn’t ignore, even if you’d give her appearance a perfect 10.
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Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
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A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
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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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Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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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
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
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Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
Star Wars becomes a kabuki play as we attend Kairennosuke and the Three Shining Swords in Tokyo
American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Cup Noodle releases extremely modified versions of their original flavors【Taste test】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
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