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COVID-19 has had a notable effect on how much we’re willing to fork out on Valentine’s chocolate.
The only makers of katanuki pieces may have to close their doors forever if the pandemic continues much longer.
Shibuya, one of Japan’s centers for youth culture, thinks its older residents need a tech upgrade.
Gundam awesomeness comes full circle in photo series that shows full-size real-world statue looking like amazing illustrations.
Just when we thought Japanese convenience stores couldn’t get any more convenient, we were proven wrong.
Our resident soba connoisseur hones in on the best eateries in the Akihabara and Okachimachi neighborhoods of Tokyo in this closely contested ranking.
A railway up the mountain aims to eliminate vehicles on the road to the fifth station but the round-trip fare for passengers won’t be cheap.
This special, lovingly crafted issue was released in celebration of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary. Even its price is symbolic.
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