Japan (Page 31)
We head north to the Akita town where Chainsaw Man’s creator grew up and see the sights that inspired the look of Look Back.
Fried chicken meets Japanese tradition with a new lineup, and there’s a sweet pie in the mix too.
Five new donuts for Appetite Autumn, but you can get your hands on them before summer’s end.
Orient Industry shows that in Japan, the customer is always supposed to be appreciated and respected.
Spanning from the north of the country to the south, these might be four of the best places in all of Japan to enjoy a cold one.
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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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Tokyo Space-out tournament draws nearly 100 competitors, finds who’s the best at doing nothing【Video】
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Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
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Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
Nara asks visitors to stop feeding the deer
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