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Japan (Page 951)
One more reason to visit beautiful Kanagawa, just a 30-minute train ride from downtown Tokyo.
Towering snow sculptures pay homage to Final Fantasy and Osamu Tezuka’s beloved anime characters.
Father-to-be from Arizona gets more than the one million Facebook likes needed to persuade his wife to call their newborn Son Goku.
Thanks to several items outfitted with self-parking systems, we get a glimpse into the future of Japanese hospitality.
Not having enough money to pay rent each month isn’t their biggest problem is securing permanent housing, though.
Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways.
Intrigued individuals predict huge spike in Japanese toilet paper consumption.
We’re equal parts intrigued and scared as we try this local version of Japan’s favorite noodle dish.
Locally-sourced ingredients served in dining area decorated with woven bamboo, stonework made with samurai-era techniques.
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Because noting spices up a bowl of plain white rice like the taste of deep-fried bird.
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One small change makes the iconic Disney movie dress memorable for a completely different reason.



















Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai’s art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Family Mart opens new “Famima” flagship store in Tokyo that’s like a tourist attraction
Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Weekly Shonen Jump cancels manga after creator admits to schoolgirl groping
Pokémon comes to McDonald’s Japan for new Happy Meals toys, brings every generation’s starters
Curses for sale on Japan’s leading flea market site Mercari
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
OMGooooaal! Pros nail the incredible “Twin Shoot” move from soccer manga Captain Tsubasa【Videos】
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Japanese online flea market app bans the sale of ultrasound photos
Yoshinoya gets into fancy fish, but is the cheap beef king reaching too far? [Taste test]