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Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
These Spirited Away characters may not be able to talk, but they’ve still got seven ways to help you make a fashion statement.
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Join us as we take a pre-sale sneak peek at what the brand will be serving up for lucky customers at New Year.
Collaboration with American art museum puts the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige in the Prussian blue spotlight.
Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen.
Tokyo gift shop offers to put you in the cockpit of the very first anime mecha that had one.
We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China.
Finally a store that understands that sometimes it’s you who needs refreshing, not just your clothes.
As newest Metroid game hits store shelves, Nintendo celebrates with cool and clever merch line.
Usually you have to head to the store to see your options for this win-win-win Japanese shopping custom, but Starbucks has made it extra-easy.
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