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Mugs, tumblers and limited-edition Stanley cups with Hokkaido’s shimaenaga snow fairy as the star.
“A lovely Christmas present from Enako” gives us an opportunity to think about linguistics too.
Initially we were stumped by the origin sources of our cosplays but the mystery was later revealed.
Luxury grocer is still going strong in Japan as it gets set to serve sakura shiruko and yuzu ginger apple drinks this winter.
We head to the popular revolving sushi chain, and something very attention-grabbing heads to our table.
Sailor Moon creator draws band-new illustration of the manga heroine and best-selling vocalist.
Many are assuming this is a backlash against trendy kirakira names, but is that really the case?
Beloved by one of history’s greatest manga creators, this Shinjuku landmark has its own sense of history too.
We get an expert opinion on the worth of the anime and voclaoid figures in the Kawaii Lucky Bag.
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Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
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- This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
- Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
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- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
- This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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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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This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Top cosplayer Enako’s Christmas cosplay is here, but is “Santacos” really an accurate term?【Pics】
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
Mini AR idol singers will eat breakfast with you at Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger
We tested out an anti-UV umbrella to see how much it cools us down in this dreadful summer heat
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
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