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Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Ojiya Chijimi: the amazing centuries-old Japanese craft that bleaches kimono textiles with snow
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Super-ultra-rare anime condoms to be handed out for free in Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood
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Eastern Japan high school graduating class’s wallets robbed during ceremony
Japanese bag maker to sell bag specifically for carrying around a watermelon
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Super-ultra-rare anime condoms to be handed out for free in Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood
Is Daiso’s microwave Japanese rolled omelet maker worth your time and money? [Taste test]
Eastern Japan high school graduating class’s wallets robbed during ceremony
Japanese bag maker to sell bag specifically for carrying around a watermelon
Umamusume food and drinks dash into real world at Family Mart convenience stores[Taste test]
Some of the world’s most difficult origami taught in new book coming in September
Hello Kitty takes to the stage for the Sanrio musical【Photos】
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Pizza Hut Japan’s new ie-kei ramen pizza is here and weird, but is it tasty too? [Taste test]
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Booth babes, swag, and cosplay: E3 is a sexy, crazy place【RN24@E3】
Studio Ghibli releases second short adaptation of Japan’s oldest manga【Video】
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan