The only makers of katanuki pieces may have to close their doors forever if the pandemic continues much longer.
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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.
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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.
Nissin claims these noodles are their longest ever, and we’re here to put that claim to the test.
Former presenter Reina Triendl and her sister also make an appearance, naked in a bathtub together.
For years, women in Japan have given chocolate to male coworkers for Valentine’s Day, but this year is probably going to be different.
Just a half-hour outside downtown Tokyo, legends say that if you enter this thicket, you’ll be spirited away and never return.
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