Japan (Page 605)
Test your knowledge of Japanese slang from the ’70s onwards with these limited-edition cup noodles!
With stablemaster in poor health and out of the picture, new rules were put in place, prompting escape to karaoke box.
Free-to-attend, free-to-exhibit event is an online substitute for cancelled Comiket, held in virtual Akihabara.
Phone returned to owner with a surprise on the camera roll from a trio of good samaritans.
Edible flowers appear on iced doughnuts and spectacular cold, clear jelly doughnuts for summer.
Zombie Ferris Wheel of Hell is nearly 20 minutes of horror on Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel.
Clever cake maker thinks of everything, even how to turn the wasabi and ginger that come in a sushi set into proper desserts.
A new place to stay not far from the real-world inspiration for the setting of My Neighbor Totoro.
Pokémon Virtual Fest’s list of rides and attractions will grow as visitors complete missions with friends.
Tokyo won’t give you a permit to film on the Scramble Crossing? Don’t worry, because now there’s an alternate site!
Our reporter visits several Family Mart branches in her quest to unravel the mystery and comes to an important realization in the end.
Troubles continue for franchise as model is arrested in his home less than eight hours after initial questioning.
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Bando Taro proves family restaurants in Japan are on a whole other level
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
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McDonald’s Japan adds new Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks to the menu for a limited time
Is Tokyo’s ultra-expensive Satsuki sweet bean bread worth it?【Taste test】
Japan’s famous Don Quijote discount retailer signs can now be yours with custom-made service【Pics】
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
Let’s try all the melon bread types sold by Japanese convenience store Family Mart【Taste test】
Eel vendor in Asakusa becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good?
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Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
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