Japan (Page 101)
Sweet treat flies under the radar for locals, but becomes a massive hit with overseas visitors.
Relaxing baths and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet combine to satisfy both your body and mind.
100-year milestone brings you a way to incorporate sumo style into your wardrobe without wearing a loincloth.
Sample some of the best regional variations of nabe and sake in a Showa-retro space at this event perfect for the middle of winter.
Coolness plan included robbing a 91-year-old woman and treating whole restaurants to expensive sushi.
Four designs let you entrust your thoughts to Totoro and other Ghibli characters when you put pen to paper.
Illegal posters also used AI to make images of older and obscure characters to appeal to fans with vintage tastes.
Lawson skips a key ramen elements to keep prices down, but are they low enough to justify this tradeoff?
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
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Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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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Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
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Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
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New interior necessity: Japanese dining table with a hole for your cat right in the middle【Pics】
Shockingly expensive Pokémon watch costs more than most people make in several years
Number of foreigners living in Japan has grown 50 percent in four years, hits historic high
Daiso creates its own collectible trading card game, and yes, the packs are just 100 yen【Video】
The secret staff cafeteria at Osaka Airport that few people know about
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
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