Japan (Page 722)
Japanese men and women seem to sleep as much as one hour less than people from other countries.
Japanese fans sound off on things that used to be a normal part of the otaku life, but aren’t anymore.
Eight years in development, the new resealable pouch packaging is said to be a world-first for frozen beverages.
Stance that the sanctity of the sumo ring is tarnished by female presence extends all the way down to elementary school-age kids.
Samurai-style swordsmithing techniques can be used to create a professional knife from just about anything.
Twitter user makes mind-blowing discovery playing around with puzzle pieces of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Once again, our pseudo-interviewer Seiji harnesses the rising force of a guitar god to confront the premier party-rocker.
Itasha brings the pain to plushie from rival of owner’s favorite anime series.
Four little, and polite, words are all you need to instantly convince a pushy salesman to move along and leave you alone.
Nothing makes for a cosier interior than a lizard spitting out radioactive heat rays over you and your house guests.
Out of 852 examined buildings in the city, researchers say the Shibuya fashion mecca is the least prepared for a major trembler.
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This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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Shinkansen station platforms now have…Baskin Robbins ice cream vending machines!
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
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Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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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
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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
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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Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Bear attacks car in Japan, breaks windshield with its paw【Video】
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Dragon reformation and the largest clay Budda in Japan: A visit to Okadera Temple【Photos】
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
We find the best “homestyle” onigiri at a super local chain of convenience stores
Japan’s host club king wants to sell you some US$490 hair product in a tiny, tiny bottle
Japanese beauty magazine asks readers to identify the one crossdresser among 12 beautiful women
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