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Japan (Page 307)
Starbucks goes old school with the semi-secret ingredient in its newest matcha Frappuccino.
The linguistic and cultural reasons behind the design of one of our burger-loving reporter’s favorite pieces of clothing.
The question is, do we want a convenience store to sell luxury food at a reasonable price?
Join us on a guided tour of the film set where hundreds of Japanese period movies and dramas are filmed every year.
Star of adaptation of hit anime/manga wasn’t even born the last time there was a Hunter x Hunter stage play.
The “final chapter of Ash and Pikachu’s story” is starting, and after it’s done the Pokémon anime is getting two new protagonists.
Before all of Japan had gacha machines, Kyoto had fukudama, and the coffeehouse chain is helping make sure the city still does.
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Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Oh Boy, That’s Pretty Racist (Part Two): Japanese woman explains why Taiwanese girls suck
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Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid- Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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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Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
What’s inside the lucky bag from Akihabara’s largest adult toy shop?
Is McDonald’s Japan’s new tandoori chicken curry McNugget sauce better with naan?【Taste test】
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
Cherry blossom parties allowed at Tokyo’s most popular sakura spots for first time since pandemic
Enjoy Kyoto (Part 2) — Take a tour of Sumiya, the only remaining ageya building in Japan
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
Why you should be adding Calpis to your beer in Japan
You can now get Poké Ball-shape diamonds for your rings in Japan【Photos】
Japan Railway Company to end awesome Evangelion Shinkansen service soon, makes us all sad
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