Japan (Page 955)
Call me old fashioned but I remember when mascots were meant to be cute, not demons spawned by human weakness or yam ninjas.
The video game developer always makes aesthetics a priority in its software, and it looks like it’s doing the same for its new restaurant in Akihabara.
Sushi Mamire, in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district, offers up all-you-can-eat sides of inari-zushi with every lunch.
The Frappuccino sets out a new path for Starbucks as the company ventures out into tea territory with their latest release.
Makoto Shinkai and Hayao Miyazaki have vastly different directorial styles, but soon they’ll have a connection that’s unique among anime creators.
Before-and-after videos show how one cat learnt the clever trick from his older brother in just a couple of weeks.
Whether you need to find breathtaking visuals for a website or pamphlet, or just want to lose yourself in the natural beauty of Japan, this is the place to do it.
We get romanced by a team of smooth-skinned samurai at Tokyo Game Show, and also an insane stalker.
We were on the fence about buying the Pokémon GO add-on, but suddenly we’re very happy we did.
From stairs to walkways and even escalator handrails, this Tokyo neighbourhood has created a beautiful send-off for the Guinness World Record-holding manga that made it famous.
One of Japan’s most famous and historical hotels continues to capture the hearts of guests with its hospitality. Apparently, even Keeanu Reeves is a fan!
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Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
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Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
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New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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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
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Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Pizza Hut Japan creates Landmine-type Pizza to celebrate Japan’s dark jirai-kei fashion
Japan’s favorite cheap sake is now an alcoholic ice cream
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
We try to buy a retro Japanese coin-operated arcade machine at this secondhand shop near Tokyo
Announcing the Find Girlfriends for Takamichi and Takuya Project — Applications open!
Support Hayao Miyazaki’s real-world Totoro forest with hoodies featuring exclusive anime art
Three beautiful outside-the-cities places to visit in Hokkaido with a connection to Golden Kamuy
Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food
Everyone in the office wears a bra in search of the true meaning of Brassiere Day
Hooters closing original location in Japan as large-chested chain’s downsizing continues
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
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