Which city spends the most on ramen every year? Not Tokyo, Sapporo, or Fukuoka, but a Tohoku town

Mayor of second-place city expresses regret at not capturing the title of Japan’s biggest ramen-spenders.

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Domino’s Japan changes medium pizzas to small, without changing size, in confusing clarification

Domino’s Pizza creates visual aid as it clears up confusing order system that’s been around for years.

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200 million yen for one Pokémon card? Tokyo card shop knows what it’s got, wants nine figures

It’s a card that can never be used in the game, but that’s not what makes it special.

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We try Amazon’s lowest rated posing mannequin, but it wasn’t the doll that was one star

Can Amazon’s lowest rated posable mannequin turn our reporter into a skilled artist?

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Free Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Valentine’s cards available online from Square Enix【Photos】

Forget Cupid. This year let Chocobo and Slime deliver your message of love.

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Not in the mood for small talk? Japanese taxis add Silent Mode service, activated with finger tap

Sanwa Kotsu recognizes that not everyone who wants a ride wants a conversation too.

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Melon cream soda pizza? Shakey’s Japan goes back in time, outside the box with kissaten pizzas

Brand-new pizza ideas spring from retro inspirations.

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Gyoza ramen! Two of Japan’s best comfort foods in one bowl at innovative restaurant【Taste test】

No need to order a side of pot stickers when they’re the basis for Ramen Zai’s signature ramen.

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Ghibli toy creature cars — Nausicaa’s Ohmu’s have become creepily cute pull-back toys【Video】

Available in both calm and violently angry versions!

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Mermaid mummy stored at Japanese temple has true identity revealed after year-long study【Video】

Ningyo was said to have been pulled out of the sea by a fisherman in Tosa domain nearly 300 years ago.

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Jimmy Choo and Sailor Moon collaboration brings us gorgeous high-fashion Sailor Scout shoes

You won’t need to look anywhere else for your next Sailor Scout cosplay–that is, if you have the cash to spare. 

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Sakura Frappuccino arrives at Starbucks Japan with a slew of cherry blossom treats

It all looks blooming delicious!

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This hidden cafe in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has no crowds and really delicious food

It might only be around for a short time, but it’s worth a visit if you’re traveling this spring!

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Totoro’s Catbus ready to deliver sweet Valentine’s Day memories with Japan’s Catbus choco cookies

Special Valentine’s Day Totoro cakes also on offer from Tokyo bakery.

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Japan’s top five retro hot springs for a time trip back to the onsen past, as chosen by travelers

Stretching from Tohoku to Kyushu, these are the top picks for when you need a soak and a break from modern stress.

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Gacha machine backpack is Japan’s hottest new fashion statement

Wearable gacha machine is sure to turn heads wherever you go. 

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Japanese fashion magazine Popteen ends physical version, switches to web installments instead

Issues won’t be released monthly either, according to official announcement.

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Draft bill proposal seeks to curtail unconventional “kirakira” kanji name readings in Japan

Darn–and here I was really hoping to name my firstborn “Gojira.”

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Tokyo cafe serves up the artsiest version of a drinkable roasted sweet potato that we’ve seen yet

The perfectly Instagram-worthy drink can be found in one of Tokyo’s most bohemian hipster neighborhoods.

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Looking for cheap sightseeing in Tokyo? How about these rad stairs at Za-Koenji Public Theatre?

These stairs draw a lot of stares.

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