Japan (Page 931)
It might look like brand new technology, but this surprising system is on a train that’s been running for more than forty years.
What the heck is a ‘moon viewing’ burger? Why does McDonald’s Japan sell these lunar sandwiches at this time of year? Is it actually good? We solve all these riddles with this taste test!
The virtual birthday cards she’s been receiving online show the popular virtual idol in a number of poses and scenarios.
At least from one angle, anyway.
Not only do they look cute, they also feature a clever tie design that’s been used in traditional Japanese furoshiki textile art for centuries.
I am a paper-tape music box that plays “Winter Journey’s Tale” in steady plinks so you can revisit that snowy vista.
The iconic monster is creating a huge blast at the box office in Japan — much bigger than expected!
“Edo-kiriko” glasses from Starbucks are gorgeous — but also way too expensive. So we got to wondering: Can you get similar gorgeous designs for more reasonable prices?
Here’s your chance to meet, and maybe even take language lessons from or tour Russia with, Russian cosplayer and maid cafe manager Nastyan!
If you like delicious dumplings, cold beer, and having plenty of cash left in your wallet, you need to eat here.
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Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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We check out Otaru’s real-life locales that inspired scenes in hit anime Golden Kamuy
McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan now come with Shinkansen robots
Should you warm up your convenience store onigiri rice balls in the microwave?【Taste test】
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
6 surprising things about having a baby in Japan
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Tour alleged yakuza hideouts on Google Maps
Why Do Foreigners Like Japan so Much? We Head to Comiket 82 to Find Out!
Eat like the judges and lawyers of Japan at this theme restaurant in Kumamoto
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
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