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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Does Shinjuku’s unusual golden lion statue really roar when you ‘feed’ it money? We find out

Mysterious golden lion statue leaves us even more puzzled after we give it some money.

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Japanese arcade lets you win Kobe beef and “Japan’s number-one beef stew”【Taste test】

Three of the most prized wagyu varieties are waiting inside this crane game.

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It’s now legal to buy beer and cigarettes at self-checkout registers in Japan

New rule for convenience stores goes into effect on day of announcement, but there’s some equipment shops and shoppers need first.

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Manga meat can be yours to eat in the real world with Manga Meat Bone kitchenware【Photos】

Handmade Seto-yaki ceramics bring a touch of wild class to your manga-inspired meals.

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Apparently Calpis is good in soup? We try mixing it in with hot pot【SoraKitchen】

Is the popular milky soft drink too sweet for cooking, or the perfect addition? We find out!

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Japanese genius creates concept of the ultimate nap chamber

Who needs a bed when you can recreate Japan’s favorite place to take a nap?

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We try the new Asian Juicy burgers from McDonald’s Japan

Cute on the outside, but are they good on the inside too?

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We’ve already fallen in love with Japan’s Rilakkuma Valentine’s Day donuts【Photos】

The relaxing bear looks sweeter than ever with four-donut lineup.

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Domino’s Pizza Japan’s Big Dac Burger Pizza tastes like food from a completely different chain

Mystery of the hybrid comfort food’s name gets cleared up on the first bite.

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Garbage-collecting samurai keep Japanese streets clean, but what’s their real story?

We sit down with the environmentally conscious Gomihiroi Samurai to find out what they’re really about. 

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Often-overlooked castle in Japan looks so beautiful in the snow that we can’t take our eyes off it

Castle north of Tokyo looks like suibokuga artwork.

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We investigate a block of abandoned Russian territory in Nagasaki

And in Soviet Nagasaki, the block investigates us!

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We eat some crazy delicious Chinese food outside of a U.S. Air Force base in Tokyo

Huge portions and a unique, original manju make this restaurant a must-visit in the area!

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Step back in time to the Edo period at this unusual highway rest stop in Japan

Both the setting and the unique meals here will whisk you away to traditional Japan.

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