Japan (Page 614)
Telecommunications company slammed for using Japanese culture to promote a Samsung product from South Korea.
Soothing sounds and other seasonal symbols of Japan are also part of the techno-cultural innovation.
Truck-tipping vandalism a major part of tipping-point decision in ordinarily pro-alcohol Japan.
Customers who were curious about the smiling foreign workers ringing up their order at this local konbini can now learn a little bit about what they have in common.
Marvel-loving artist has harsh words for otaku, thinks other people should be saying them too.
Fill your belly with the power of lactobacillus and the health benefits from a traditional Japanese fermented rice drink.
Paired with a Poké Ball Ottoman, Japanese furniture maker’s newest item looks so amazingly cozy we may imitate Snorlax and never get up again.
Too lazy to really cook, but too gourmet for instant food? Our reporter Go finds a solution.
Realistic cases are great for storing coins, creating scenes of home life for scale anime figures.
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Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
“Shibuya is closed for Halloween” – Hachiko to be covered, monitoring towers put up on October 31
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Japanese izakaya serves up cheap breakfast…and morning drinks in Tokyo
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
A beautiful night in the Hokkaido woods with immersive Ainu folktale Kamuy Lumina【Photos】
This non-sweet matcha treat is one of our new favorite Kyoto snack souvenirs【Taste test】
McDonald’s Japan brings out new sweet potato caramel chocolate pies for autumn
Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy
We go on our own hunt for “the biggest mountain” to climb in the style of Tokyo Swindlers
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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces- Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
- Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
Pizza Hut Japan creates Landmine-type Pizza to celebrate Japan’s dark jirai-kei fashion
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
We try to buy a retro Japanese coin-operated arcade machine at this secondhand shop near Tokyo
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- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Studio Ghibli lets you cosplay as Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle with cosy anime fashion range
New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set- Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug- Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan- Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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A beautiful night in the Hokkaido woods with immersive Ainu folktale Kamuy Lumina【Photos】
This non-sweet matcha treat is one of our new favorite Kyoto snack souvenirs【Taste test】
McDonald’s Japan brings out new sweet potato caramel chocolate pies for autumn
Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy
We go on our own hunt for “the biggest mountain” to climb in the style of Tokyo Swindlers
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japan’s favorite cheap sake is now an alcoholic ice cream
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
Here’s what happens when you mix all 53 kinds of Muji curry into one crazy super curry【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition Frappuccino for autumn
See life-size Dragon Ball & One Piece statues fight & turn Tokyo street into rubble
Goku’s voice actress’ voice to be converted to AI for “non-acting” projects in Japanese, English
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