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Japan (Page 823)
Lawson convenience stores took two staples of Japanese cuisine and smashed them together for our pleasure.
Popular voice actresses lend their talents to create an aural fantasy otaku can enjoy every day.
Japanese authorities take a hardline approach to taking something that isn’t yours, no matter how insignificant it might seem.
For the first time, our dedicated reporter on Kitakyushu’s most pompadour-packed procession gets to dress just like one of the revelers in question.
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Winter comes early to Hokkaido and turns one of Japan’s most respected schools into an otherworldly wonderland.
Towns in the rest of the country can’t compete with the lure of the biggest city in Japan.
Japanese Twitter users weigh in on thought-provoking post discussing the qualities that make Yubaba an effective manager.
Now you can enjoy 35 different Japan-exclusive Kit Kats without having to run around town trying to find them all.
We step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter and Newt Scamander, and dine on magical transforming meals with some well-known characters.
Disproportionate amount of foreign volunteers is perhaps the first of its kind in Olympic history.
Now you can enjoy delicious instant stir-fried noodles that will also do wonders for your scalp.
Walt Disney’s pre-Mickey creation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was recently found in an unexpected place — Osaka, Japan!
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Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Burger King offers every fast food franchisee in Japan 40M yen to jump ship and join them
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
We visit izakaya in Thailand billed as “Middle Aged Man’s Paradise”, try food that’s illegal in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
New Ghibli T-shirts give you anime style with short sleeves from Spirited Away, Totoro, and more
Sayonara Heisei Brows: Japanese makeup video takes us through an era of eyebrow beauty trends
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
When Sleep Meets Sorry: Cat Meme Japanese Style!
Motorized Electric Gaming Bed from Japan takes gaming furniture to the next level【Video】
Death Spray from Japan causes buzz online for powerful ability to cut ties with bad energy
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