Despite the fact that we’re entering the Year of the Ox, might as well start off with some fish.
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This new Working Cats x Shinjuku Ward campaign clip draws from cuteness for coronavirus preventive measures.
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Eating the ironically risky symbol of long life is the latest thing that requires extra caution during the pandemic.
In a normal year, right now anime fans wouldn’t just be emptying their wallets, they’d be filling up blood vials too.
Not everyone was happy about Enako revealing her riches during a year that’s been financially tough for many.
Naomi Osaka’s meteoric rise to the top earns her a prestigious title, both for herself and the country she plays for.
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Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
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Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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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Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Muji adds Japanese haori samurai coats to their casual wear collection
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Japan’s favorite Pokémon types by prefecture–which types are the most popular?
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Dragon reformation and the largest clay Budda in Japan: A visit to Okadera Temple【Photos】
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Suicide cakes – Sweets to die for
Virtual YouTuber anime girl offers breast milk feeding session as part of crowdfunding campaign
Seaweed lovers can rejoice at this bento with almost nothing but ultra-premium nori
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