Japan
In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】
So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!
The historical reason this shrine in the heart of the city is becoming a must-visit for idol fans.
We expected the Parisian restaurant to be overflowing with anime goods, but the reality was something quite different.
We have it all? Keep your mouth shut about our poor selection? It could go either way, because of a Japanese language quirk.
And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for that meddling JR and its clerical errors.
Katakana is usually for foreign words, but there’s a whole class of Japanese-grown rice that has katakana names.
Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas.
Savory seafood pancakes from a can don’t exactly sound appetizing, but will we eat our words?
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Japan’s most convincing “beware of crows” sign spotted
Japanese onsen stand is part gas station, part hot spring vending machine
The Times They are a-Changin’: Our reporter reflects on the changing landscape of Ebisu
Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】
Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?
Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan
NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
Weekly
Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】- Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
1,600 empty seats at major Japanese gymnastics competition reserved by single unpaying person
Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech
Ghibli found out about the unofficial Ghibli cafe in Nagoya…then something very sweet happened
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
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- Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers- Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need
We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan
NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post
Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino has an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other
Fed-up Japanese city hires a hawk to chase occupying army of crows away from city hall【Videos】
We accidentally buy some silkworm candy at Hokkaido’s Vending Machine Land
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Spy x Family T-shirts from Uniqlo let you make your love of the anime an open secret【Photos】
NHK loses court case to Tokyo woman who can’t watch it because her TV has a blocker installed
Japan’s northernmost brewery on the mainland is…a temple?!?
Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
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