Japan (Page 877)
You’ve heard of the kabe-don “wall-pound”, but what are some less palatable romantic tropes you’ll encounter in Japanese media like manga and anime?
Title and costume choices for the new anime point all the way back to the series’ beginning.
Fans may fantasize about being a part of the Dragon Ball world, but what if it really happened, except you’re in the story as … Yamcha?
Two of the biggest names in ramen team up for this American-inspired instant noodle flavor.
The global coffee house chain is squeezing one more star ingredient into their beverage lineup before the end of the year.
Going to work for an anime company continues to be a terrible plan if your goal is to get rich.
Azumi the holographic robot wants to brush teeth, watch TV, and send cute text messages together with you.
Attendees at this month’s otaku gathering can get their hands on not just art books and posters, but limited-edition prophylactics too.
Having grown bored of square fruit, has Japan now progressed to creating square pets?
Come for the fried food and alcohol, stay for the traditional Japanese winter comfort cuisine.
Craving some carbs? Indulge in this limited-time weekday lunch special for only 800 yen (US$7) per person.
”Perfect cooking” and “awesome cock” listed among the dueling criteria.
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Infographic shows how working culture differs across the globe
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it- 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
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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
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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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Infographic shows how working culture differs across the globe
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
We visit Tokyo’s new all-plant-based cafe “Komeda Is □”
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers
The greatest sushi roll in Japanese history is actually nine sushi rolls in one【Photos】
The 10 best Japanese hot spring resorts locals want to go back to again and again
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
Watching the making of tiny sushi will alleviate stress, make you ache at the cuteness【Video】
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