Japan (Page 1078)
A beloved mushroom travel companion lost in transit, never to be seen again? Not on our watch!
In an effort to beat the recent cold snap that befell Japan, our writer Ahiru Neko discovered Edible Kairo (Edible Heat Packs) but got a little carried away.
If you can’t make it to one of Miku’s concerts, now she can perform for you right in your home.
Today, we present five phases Western expats go through, from arriving fresh off the boat to thinking about retirement, when living in Japan.
Ever wondered what the classic Lupin III theme song would sound like played on a telephone? Neither have we, but the result is still spectacular!
The whisky distiller, famous for upstaging Scottish standbys to be crowned “Best Whisky in the World” in 2014, recently renovated their open-to-the-public facilities. We figured it was as good an excuse as any for a tour and tasting!
Anyone who’s been to Japan knows that the convenience store is the prefect place to get snacks, pay your bills, buy adult material, and get into a fight. Wait, what?
Fancy a purr-fect replica of your very own feline friend? This Japanese needle-felting artist recreates kitties in stunning, realistic detail to order.
It won’t just be the cold that has visitors to this year’s event shivering.
Longtime fans of video game franchise The Idolmaster celebrate over 10 years of musical idol-rearing fun with comparison pictures of the series’ graphics over time.
Eating a ginormous lunch and taking afternoon naps? Pff, no sweat! Doing 100 reps of a brutal weight training regimen? No thanks…
Our reporter Meg ventures waist-deep in carbs to discover a new way to enjoy Subway — and she may never turn back.
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Starbucks Japan releases first flower drink in exclusive, hard-to-find chilled cup series
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This Tokyo rice ball takes 20 years to make and 2,000 yen (US$14.30) to buy, but is it worth it?
Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
Tokyo’s dedicated Nintendo store finally begins offering its exclusive items online
Shizuoka’s local Cherry Beans Potato French fries are just plain devilishly good
Japanese teen boy picks worst woman to randomly ask if she wants to make an adult video
Does McDonald’s Japan’s new Tsukimi Moon-Viewing shake really taste like a Pucchin Purin pudding?
Advice from Japanese women on dealing with your boyfriend’s anime girlfriend
Japan has only one time zone, and sunset comes a lot earlier in Tokyo【Photos】
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
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