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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
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Ayato Nikukyu, one of Japan’s hottest cosplayers, visits RocketNews24 for an exclusive interview
Japan Travel: Mysterious landscape found near a park with severed heads
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo 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
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Ayato Nikukyu, one of Japan’s hottest cosplayers, visits RocketNews24 for an exclusive interview
Japan Travel: Mysterious landscape found near a park with severed heads
Japan Travel: Explore a hidden cave on a tiny monorail roller coaster thrill ride in Nara
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit
Line of figures depicting animals using toilets begins pre-orders three months in advance
82-year-old woman fights off bear in Japan: “I sent him flying”
We take a ride on Seibu Railway’s futuristic luxury liner: the Limited Express Laview
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
“Who the hell are you?” Japanese man asks bear while it’s attacking him