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First-of-its-kind tax would bring in nearly one billion yen, but government says it’s not about the money.
Get ready to cheer and cry some big ‘ol Poké-tears as Rika Matsumoto aims to be a Pokémon master one last time.
Handwritten note from a Japanese granddad turns out to be heartwarming…and strangely heartbreaking at the same time.
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For you, this is good enough! Appliance maker’s brutally honest ads charm Japan
Pikachu afternoon tea adds an anime twist to high tea in Japan
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Seven new rice ball flavors, including some Nissin collabs, coming to Family Mart this spring
Which Japanese convenience store has the best koppepan hot dog buns?
Hawaiian pancake chain Eggs n’ Things brings sakura pancakes to its Japanese menu
Mister Donut, Kyoto tea merchant create new line of treats, with one that’s two desserts in one
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Nikka Whisky’s recipe for Bacon French Toast turns bread crusts into the perfect drinking partner
Ito En releases drinkable cold ramen in Japan
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Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
7-Eleven’s new whipped cream sandwich takes Japanese convenience store food to a whole new level
10 sakura-viewing events to enjoy the Tokyo area’s cherry blossoms in 2023
Starbucks x Snoopy collaboration is coming to Japan for a limited time
Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan
Retro PlayStation bags and accessories take you back to the ’90s without breaking the bank
An interview with two Japanese dating service scam sakura【Interview】
Tokyo ramen restaurant bans customers from watching YouTube videos on their phones while eating
Shrine in Japan issues “beautiful woman certificates,” so we went to get one【Photos】
Ash’s Japanese voice actress nails Pokémon anime theme one last time before retiring from role【Vid】
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Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Japan’s randoseru school backpacks keep getting more expensive, so now parents can rent them
Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako cosplays as Valorant character in amazing transformation
Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】
Japan’s newest capsule toys: Capsules that Absolutely Won’t Open【Photos】
New Japanese KitKat combines two flavours in one for brand new taste sensation
Ghibli Park visitors caught in lewd acts with anime character figures- Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
McDonald’s adds a Japanese daifuku pie to its menu for a limited time
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Image-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so right
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
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Hawaiian pancake chain Eggs n’ Things brings sakura pancakes to its Japanese menu
Mister Donut, Kyoto tea merchant create new line of treats, with one that’s two desserts in one
Edible 10-yen coins become a hot new trend in Tokyo【Taste test】
Nikka Whisky’s recipe for Bacon French Toast turns bread crusts into the perfect drinking partner
Ito En releases drinkable cold ramen in Japan
Japan PM’s cheap corn puff box for Ukrainian president has kind of logical explanation
Have Marie Kondo help you organize your bathroom with her newest budget-friendly storage line
Lush x Super Mario Bros. Movie collaboration is filled with surprises for Nintendo fans
Travel secrets: East Japan’s own Monet Pond and Kiyomizu in Tochigi【Photos】
Starbucks adds a Snoopy Frappuccino and Charlie Brown cappuccino to its menu in Japan!
Japan’s first made-to-order natto store will make you fermented beans without the putrid smell
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
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