Japan (Page 889)
The Japanese band White Jam have created a surprisingly good Christmas version of the now world-famous PPAP song.
Clownfish belong in the sea, Nemo, not in the sky.
Millions of people have seen Makoto Shinkai’s newest anime, but no one’s heard it like this yet.
These furry brooches look amazing … and the best part? You don’t have to worry about creating holes in your clothes or bags!
From falling cherry blossom leaves to a rabbit pounding mochi rice, these incredible slit animations are absolutely mesmerising.
Champagne-like sparkling beverages also honor director Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film.
Priests struggling to humanely keep cat population under control, asking for visitors’ help.
The existence of the Japanese-style toilet in places of education may be circling the drain.
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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Weekly
- 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
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
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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
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Yearly
- 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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
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
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
W.T.F. Japan: The top five “sora” references of all time! 【Weird Top Five】
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Pizza Potato crisis causes turmoil in Japan for chip-lovers and opportunists alike
Japan’s lap-pillow ear-cleaning salons aren’t just for pervy guys, we find out
Tokyo’s huge new anime entertainment complex reveals opening date, floor guide
Japanese restaurant chain causes a stir with foreigners online, but is it any good?
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