The Kyoto shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates will spirit you away to a mystical world of beauty this weekend at its famous annual night-time festival.
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Would you like to go on a scavenger hunt through Tokyo Metro’s maze of subways with Studio Ghibli? Well, if you’re in Tokyo between July and September, you’re in luck!
Does it taste like a coffee ice cream or a sweet baked dessert? Join us for the delicious taste test after the break!
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
Incident at Japanese pub shows that manga and anime can make for dangerous conversation fodder, depending on who’s in earshot.
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
Apparently the loveable creatures can be found in the mountains of China, zoos, and this couple’s refrigerator.
Living together before marriage is becoming more common in Japan, but this poll suggests there’s still a big gap between how men and women feel about it.
Over the weekend, a fight broke out between two mascots who have a well-documented history of bad blood.
You won’t want to take this guy on in the ring or at the arcade.
This family of cats is so good-looking every move they make is like a pose from a magazine.
With a few tweaks, the smash-hit Pokémon mobile game could be the perfect framework for idol-rearing franchises.
Have you ever wished you had just a little more time? Well, you should have been more specific!
Female Pikachu takes center stage in promoting new line of makeup created with Japanese fashion brand.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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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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Japan voted Best Country in the world for second year in a row in Condé Nast Traveler poll
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Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
Host club royalty Roland demonstrates his night-time routine, claims it’s not dissimilar to yours
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo adds exclusive drinks to the menu for autumn
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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