Japan (Page 553)
Katakana is supposed to be the easy set of Japanese characters to learn, but there’s a huge exception.
Some people say Pokémon is an RPG, but maybe it’s really a horror game.
Actor Shichinosuke Nakamura to portray warrior princess in story arcs Studio Ghibli anime-only fans have never seen.
In a country famous for its manners and famous for its trains, of course there are plenty of train manners to keep in mind.
“Don’t wear headphones if you go there”: this important piece of advice will make sense in a moment.
Blue is Sega’s image color the world over, but fans in different parts of the world see different things.
This mythical sword with non-melting abilities will kill your thirst and replenish your spirit.
It’s like a haunted house on wheels, except you can’t choose when to ride the ESP Taxi. It chooses you.
Branches in Tokyo’s Shinjuku and Akihabara are ready with an appealing, healthy alternative to a bowl of cereal.
Kyoto Animation lawyer expresses unhappiness that many victims’ families did not agree with announcement.
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Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
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- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
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
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns- How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- 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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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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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Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Official Evangelion emergency rations, with curry and beef bowls, are now on sale【Photos】
We tried Korea’s way-too-big King Tonkatsu Burger at Lotteria 【Taste Test】
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Five uninhabited Japanese islands you can buy right now
Starbucks Japan releases cat tumblers as part of new drinkware range for summer 2019
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