Ramen restaurant owner found shot in his Kobe kitchen was also a yakuza boss, police say

Murdered man ran both oxtail ramen restaurant and local crime syndicate.

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KFC adds hash brown burgers to its menu in Japan

New range includes a “forbidden” burger that swaps out buns for fried chicken pieces.

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Nintendo renames Mario character Blackie to Spike in Japan

39 years after making his debut, the Wrecking Crew antagonist gets a new name.

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Starbucks Oleato in Japan: Staff note reveals the best thing to drink it with

Turns out there’s something else you should try when drinking the chain’s new olive-oil infused drinks.

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Pepsi releases a new cola in Japan specifically for zangi

Regional dish gets its very own Pepsi for a limited time.

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Krispy Kreme releases Japanese fox doughnuts in Japan!

Indigenous fox enjoys the spotlight in one part of the country.

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We try Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated ab roller with elbow supports, reviewed as “The literal worst”

“I’d give it no stars if I could” only served to pique our curiosity.

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Japan’s new 2,500-yen Ultimate Matcha Latte Float takes green tea to a whole new level

Would you pay 20 bucks for this green tea beverage?

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An intro to Iwami Kagura battle dancing, Noh theater’s wild awesome cousin, and where to see it

Weekly performances with dragons and demons in Japan’s Iwami region are an incredible way to connect with and preserve its history.

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Takeshi’s Castle returns, and we make news with overseas press for our fundoshi

When everyone else wears sensible clothes to a press event, we wear loincloths.

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Can our writers tell the difference between cheesecake from a luxury hotel and a factory?

It ain’t easy eating cheesy cake.

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Pokémon starter frappe dessert drinks are waiting for you to choose them at Family Mart【Photos】

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starter trio, with assists from Pikachu, present a tough but tasty convenience store dilemma.

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Mister Donut’s new green tea doughnuts serve up matcha and hojicha from a Kyoto specialist

Explore the different tastes of green tea with a brand new lineup of doughnuts.

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It turns out deep frying grilled rice balls makes them amazingly delicious【SoraKitchen】

And there’s one secret ingredient you just can’t leave out. 

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Our Japanese team star in Takeshi’s Castle on Amazon Prime!

Watch our team of zany reporters run around in loincloths as they attempt to beat Beat Takeshi.

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We become some of the last visitors to see a beautiful museum-ryokan on the outskirts of Tokyo

This registered tangible cultural asset is now closed to the public, which is an absolute shame. 

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Japan’s new tiny ninja capsule toy collection turns your desk into a secret hideout

Six-piece collection adds some shadow warrior fun to your workday.

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Secret Tokyo night view spot is also a great meeting place away from the crowds

An urban oasis, mostly known only to locals.

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One Piece x McDonald’s Japan collaboration burgers: Does the treasure taste as good as it looks?

Join us as we take our taste buds on an adventure with Luffy and the gang.

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Japanese convenience store chain’s new matcha sweets are heaven for green tea lovers

Family Mart surprises everyone with the quality of its new sweets range. 

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