Japan (Page 335)
Not far from Akihabara you’ll find Amanoya, but it wouldn’t be there if not for an assassination.
We chat with the minds behind this specialty store about its unusually uniform niche and learn to appreciate the plain.
Sure, Nintendo could make our games for us, but Game Builder Garage wants to put you in the designer’s chair.
Turning the tables on the ore ore scam in Nagoya can leave you richer than you were before the attempted fraud.
Sure, there are onions in there, but this curry rice brings a tear to the eye for a different reason.
Every guest’s presence changes how the lobby looks, making each moment in time uniquely beautiful.
Kyoto’s mandate seems to be one of the most burdensome on families in light of national directives for equipping students with electronic devices.
Owner of lot’s first 7-Eleven goes shopping at the new one, talks to reporters on opening day.
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Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
Monster Hunter movie gets pulled from Chinese theaters in less than a day over “knees” pun
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Sakura season arrives at McDonald’s Japan with new range of exclusive menu items
Pokémon color-coded cosmetic sunscreen set to protect skin this summer in Japan
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
New Japanese gadget guards valuables in public places, lets you leave them safely unattended
Tomahawk Tonkatsu at Japanese restaurant becomes a hot topic online
We talk about everything except music with visual kei rock legends Fantastic Circus【Interview】
Does Japan’s “body fat-burning” bottled tea really work? Our 30-day investigation 【RocketScience】
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
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