If you don’t have a team of sumo wrestlers to cook chanko nabe for you, will a rice cooker do the job for a one-person hot pot meal?
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AI project with major anime talent agency will allow for recreation of voice actors’ voices and translation into other languages.
Shibuya Ward administration continues to try to distance the neighborhood from its Halloween party place image.
The only difference is that our version of a “mountain” may be a bit more gastronomically inclined.
Taste-testing the mixes of ice cream, mochi, and one other all-star Japanese dessert ingredient.
After a three-year absence from animation, Hideaki Anno is coming back to help a new project for one of Japan’s most beloved science fiction series.
Looking for a scenic outing this month? This lakeside park in Shiga will leave you transfixed with all of its autumn glory.
…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.
Our two most eligible bachelors, one a dog-loving trained actor and the other a former pharmaceutical researcher turned rapper, are looking for that special someone. Could it be you?
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Japan’s Top 10 Scenic Train Trips–according to two “densha otaku” train guides
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Final Fantasy and KFC team up for new collaboration meal, Colonel Sanders/Chocobo figure
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Only 75 of this gigantic anniversary Moomin plush from Japan will be made: get your orders in!
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More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
Final Fantasy and KFC team up for new collaboration meal, Colonel Sanders/Chocobo figure
You can take on sumo wrestlers and drink all the whiskey you want at Tokyo’s new sumo restaurant
Only 75 of this gigantic anniversary Moomin plush from Japan will be made: get your orders in!
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Dojigiri, the millennium-old katana said to have slain a demon, is now on display in Tokyo【Pics】
Who has the most cost-effective fast food French fries in Japan? We investigate nine big chains
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
Daiso’s Standard Products store — what’s worth buying and what’s not? Our expert weighs in
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