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Has Odaiba seceded from Japan and created its own economy? You might think so if you looked at the price tags on the run-of-the-mill fare at this year’s United States of Odaiba, Fuji Television’s annual summer event.
In a country where 800 yen is considered pricey for a beef bowl, standard dishes like katsudon and butadon are going for 1390 yen a pop. A thread on 2channel broke the news on the menu, and there was no shortage of incredulous, mocking and sarcastic responses. Among them:
Do you have a guy friend who hasn’t had a girlfriend in ages? Some guys have no problem finding their next girlfriend after breaking up with the last one. On the other hand, some guys have never found themselves in a serious relationship of any kind.
Internet forums have buzzed with conversations between groups of Japanese women over what the differences are between men who can attract women and those who attract only scorn. After lengthy discussion, they narrowed the list down to 20 characteristics of guys to avoid: Read More
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Crane games in Japanese convenience stores getting more and more popular, especially with tourists
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japanese schools banning nicknames, mandating use of -san divides opinions
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed areaTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demandJapanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Crane games in Japanese convenience stores getting more and more popular, especially with tourists
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japanese schools banning nicknames, mandating use of -san divides opinions
Mister Donut makes matcha lovers swoon with new Gion Tsujiri collection
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
One-handed pizza from Domino’s Japan is the ultimate convenience
Semi-secret fried chicken from Japan’s big-three beef bowl chain Sukiya is worth tracking down
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Thousands of convenience stores in Japan to end sale of print magazines this spring
Airport in Japan still reporting loss of tourists after manga’s disaster prediction