Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about.
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Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive.
Cherry blossom donuts scheduled to arrive well before the cherry blossoms themselves, but we’re not complaining.
Convenience store chain wants us to bite into paw pads and cat tails in this limited-edition 17-piece collection.
In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present.
The Minato Mirai neighborhood is looking extra futuristic with Eva light-up and fireworks.
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Ellen-sensei is the latest otaku spokesperson for McDonald’s, but there’s one organization she’d never endorse.
In-home trespassing, public urination, and other bad manners bring an end to a local tradition.
The fate of the first to board has long been a problem in Japan, but this could be the solution.
We investigate whether now is a good time to grab some beef cutlets in a popular tourist area of Tokyo.
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