Europe (Page 2)
Sticker shock hits our Japanese-born reporter in France, and it’s not the only surprise she got.
The wisdom of “Long line equals great ramen” turns out to be as true in Paris as it is in Tokyo.
Railway company’s dedication to customer service backfires, landing it in hot water instead.
One of Japan’s leading art directors leads the way in raising funds for an issue that’s close to his heart.
Says that “the trampling of a peaceful and democratic Ukraine by unjustified force is a challenge to democracy.”
Japan’s biggest chain of used books and other media blends right in with the City of Lights.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
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Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Defrost a steak in 5 minutes without using heat or the microwave? What is this sorcery!?【Video】
Classic 16-bit Nintendo controllers get modern makeover for use with Switch, current-gen consoles
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Narita Airport shuttle buses – Cheaper than the train, but which bus is best?
Your cat or dog can be King of the Pirates with One Piece anime cosplay outfits for pets【Photos】
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Self-freezing bottled Coca-Cola now available at convenience store vending machines in Japan
Japanese Twitter users shocked to learn how much The Simpsons voice actors get paid
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