Japan (Page 314)

Goodbye, Pepper? Softbank to immediately pause production of iconic robot

Have the curtains been drawn on what was once a promise of a high tech future?

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Mt. Fuji is now open again following 2020 shutdown

Climbing season officially begins for Japan’s tallest mountain, but with new rules meant to limit coronavirus risks.

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After trying 2,500 different kinds of Japanese curry, these experts have picked the top three

We get recommendations from someone who’s eaten more than 2,500 kinds of instant curry.

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Final Evangelion movie streams on Amazon Prime in over 240 countries, subbed and dubbed, in August

Creator Hideaki Anno thanks “every Eva fan in the world,” asks them to watch it on a big TV.

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We adopted a furry, cuddly, tailed cat cushion to keep us company at home

We ride Japan’s latest virtual pet sensation: a cushion with a moving tail.

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Japanese dad turns ordinary photos of his daughter into amazing fantasy world scenes【Photos】

Image editing transports her from the living room to a world of amazing beauty and magical creatures.

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Starbucks releases 47 Frappuccinos around Japan, we try the one for Nara Prefecture

Can this Frappuccino capture the flavour of a region famous for deer and the giant Buddha? 

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Japanese whiskey fan gets a shock when he forgets about the drink he left in the freezer【Photos】

Drink ends up looking very different than what it started as.

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This Japanese theme park just made a real-world Pokémon forest for you to go Pokémon spotting in

4,500-square meter Pokémon Wonder combines the fun of Pokémon with the beauty of nature.

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Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo is scheduled to be demolished, needs your help

Architectural landmark will soon be gone forever, but there’s still a chance of preserving its history for the future.

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Mysterious hand figures turn out to be our new favourite Japanese capsule toys

Confusing? Yes. Cool? Very.

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From tea field to teacup: How do you make green tea from freshly picked tea leaves?

We spend a day on the farm learning how much work goes into a single cup of tea.

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World Record? Japanese trainer holds gym for 1,422 days and counting in Pokémon GO

We hear the tragic tale of a Blissey sent to fight overseas for nearly four years.

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Japanese basketball star Rui Hachimura joins with Nissin to make his own Cup Noodle ramen

Hachimura said “I want you to make a product for me” and Nissin was happy to oblige.

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Statue of comedian Ken Shimura erected a year after death from COVID-19

A tribute to his contributions to Japanese comedy and culture.

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All-frozen ramen restaurant appears in Tokyo, shows us we don’t really need the restaurant

Ramen Journey Showroom does things a little differently.

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Japanese TV show about women sprinting up hills and panting adds its first-ever male performers

After 15 years of a very focused formula, Zenryokuzaka is making a change.

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Eel-fortified chocolate now on sale in Japan

Just in time for the summertime heat, here comes unagi chocolate.

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We try Starbucks’ new Strawberry Choux Cream Frappuccino

Sure, we love puff pastry, but what’s it like to drink it?

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New takoyaki gacha toys designed by a Japanese voice actress come with surprise fillings

Clever new design makes the capsule just as exciting as its contents.

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