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Taste the clouds on your tongue and float away to a better place in the heart of the capital.
Rumored to be working with the director of Dark Souls, the Japanese game industry’s biggest name in gritty, lore-rich fantasy.
Lookalike uniforms imitate schools across the nation, from Tokyo to Kyushu.
This gadget attempts to solve your procrastination problems and help you focus to get the job done.
Renewed passion for bodybuilding leads to competition-spec body and new love.
With tatami mats, noren curtains and a zen garden, this is one of the most stunning and affordable ways to travel in Japan.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
Survey finds a big, and surprising, gap between what young and old people think is acceptable behavior.
An Oriental Stork that made its home on an electricity pole caused a lot of trouble, but no one really minded.
This combination of traditional Japanese snack and French pastry has got to be one of the oddest we have seen.
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