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Japan (Page 691)
Tokyo’s trains are too crowded for just a top 10 list, and the worst is one that runs at almost double 100-percent capacity.
The place to go for three of the world’s most delightful things: wine, cats, and girls in thigh-high stockings.
Our reporter heads to the discount store in hopes of glamming up his forehead, and shares the whole process in glorious GIF form.
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People aren’t getting bit by the aggravating insects in Japan this summer, those some might say the reason why is something even worse.
Going slightly loco-motive in the stunning scenery of Japan’s southern Kyushu island, with bubbles!
When the actors look like they just stepped out of an anime, things are off to a good start.
Titles from Final Fantasy and Attack on Titan franchises also on list in wake of deaths thought to have stemmed from online bullying.
After repeated visits to indoor amusement park for kids, son feels just like a lot of grown-ups do.
Anyone would be excited for the birth of their own child, but this taxi driver elevated the special event into a scene worthy of an action movie.
Seven out of ten say they enjoy anime and manga, and over 15 percent spend more than 90,000 yen a year on their otaku hobbies.
Thanks to this new product we might be seeing a lot more blue food at restaurants in Japan over the next few months.
Shockingly, a Japanese company deems it’s possible for it to be too easy for people to get beer.
Turns out even physical media benefits from a free trial, one of Japan’s largest manga publishers learns.
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How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
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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
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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
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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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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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Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Abe Monjuin: An ancient temple with a connection to stars and astrology…and National Treasures
Dragon reformation and the largest clay Budda in Japan: A visit to Okadera Temple【Photos】
Beautiful Red and Blue Star luxury trains set to be Japan’s new Hokkaido travel stars
Japan’s new wearable air conditioner belt is here just in time for the Tokyo heat wave
Who wins in a battle of McDonald’s and Komeda Coffee’s chicken tatsuta burgers?【Taste test】
Hot and cold — Shirtless muscle man shaved ice cafe now open in Tokyo
Japanese park’s English dog turd warning minces no words【Why does Engrish happen?】
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