Japan (Page 35)
Advance tickets are absolutely required and tough to get for Tokyo’s Ghibli Museum, but on certain summer days there’s a special event for the ticketless too.
There’s a lot of snickering from other parts of the world when they find out that some people in Japan still use fax machines, but an an even more old-school communications method is still an option too.
Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
Nevertheless, we dutifully dissected every element of the chain’s new takeout-exclusive “Full Mori” menu item before downing it all.
Travelers vanish half-way through their reserved stay, leave no trace (or payment) behind.
Five furry competitors come together in the spirit of friendly competition and delicious fruit.
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Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
New giant Pokémon plushie is so big it looks like it could eat you【Photos】
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
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This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past- Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
- This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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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】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Clever design trick means beautiful Ghibli Artboard Jigsaw Puzzles won’t have bittersweet ending
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
New giant Pokémon plushie is so big it looks like it could eat you【Photos】
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
How to make epic pancakes with your Japanese rice cooker
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno wants to make a live-action Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Upskirt photos lead Japanese high school to redesign cheerleader uniforms
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
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