Add a caffeine boost to your toast and sandwiches with this new spread from a popular Japanese coffee brand.
Not only is it cherry blossom-flavoured, it’s also the first time Starbucks has ever released a drink with crunchy Japanese rice cracker pieces.
Having trouble looking for the perfect romantic partner? Maybe that’s your problem…the “looking” part I mean.
Popular series’ title refers to a prince, but he’s also the king of Valentine’s Day chocolate.
”Zenzenzense” isn’t the only song getting new English vocals from original Japanese singer Yojiro Noda.
The Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer was surprised by his popularity in the US, with kids, artists and famous celebrities all wanting a photo with him.
The gorgeous new release, which comes with milk pudding pieces, was unveiled at a special cherry-blossom event space in Tokyo yesterday.
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While most of us can’t build our very own Midoriyama, there will soon be a place in Japan where we can unleash our inner ninja.
Spring can’t come soon enough for this employee on morning cleaning duty.
Don’t mistake crows for being dumb birds. They will remember your face and never forget you!
There’s been plenty of controversy about the casting and plot, but something else jumps out at me in the latest preview.

















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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
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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