Entertainment (Page 8)
We sent six of our most dashing writers to a photo studio for some glamour shots at an appearance in the new Yakuza 6 video game.
Sure, you know how to swap meishi with one new acquaintance, but what about twenty new acquaintances?
When we forced one of our male reporters into a pair of stockings to celebrate National Stockings Day, we had no idea how much he’d enjoy it…
“It was my first time visiting Japan, a place I had always wanted to see … I soon realised how lively and energetic this city really is.”
The head of a security and crime prevention dealer has been getting renewed attention on YouTube with videos of him trying out the merchandise on himself.
Hot on the heels of a bed made of cardboard for use in disasters, one company has upped the ante with a whole line of cardboard emergency goods including a range of toilets to suit your needs.
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!
Just be sure you’re wearing proper 19th-century attire – you don’t want to get any funny looks.
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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
Starbucks adds gingerbread cookies to its holiday lineup in Japan
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Starbucks Japan just released a new matcha green tea latte, but is it any good?
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Japan’s foreign population reaches historic milestone following largest-ever single-year surge
New Japanese banknotes selling online for up to 40 times original value
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
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Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】- Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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New Japanese banknotes selling online for up to 40 times original value
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
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Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Collect ’em all! New Pokéfuta accessories now available at Village Vanguard
New limited Starbucks Japan drinks mix tranquil peach and majestic chai
Japanese elementary school installs standing sleeping pod for students to nap in【Video】
New heater-less pet kotatsu is a safe way to keep your furry friends warm this winter
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
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