This special sweets buffet is easily accessible from Tokyo and is truly baking the world a better place.
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New bullet train goes into service next month with route connecting Tokyo and Tohoku region.
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Tokyo man arrested for stealing smartphone, turning it in to police to claim reward money.
Japan’s first permanent cinema in an airport is called the Family Mart Lovers Theatre…but why?
![Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/tk-1.jpg?w=640 "Cup Noodle maker Nissin teams up with thick-broth ramen chain for instant ramen rice[Taste test]")
Going hunting for some items to spice up your life? Shimamura has got you covered, quite literally.
Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about.
Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive.
Cherry blossom donuts scheduled to arrive well before the cherry blossoms themselves, but we’re not complaining.
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Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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