Octopus tentacle ear plugs coming to Japanese capsule toy machines

I’m a sucker for stylish ear protection.

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Japanese hotel chain’s sweet surprise is one more reason it’s a great choice for travelers on a budget

Business hotel’s freebie may not be fancy, but it’s exactly what we want.

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Frozen sushi appears in Japan, but is it any good?

Defrosting sushi puts a new spin on the way we eat traditional Japanese food.

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Apartments with no bath or shower rising in popularity among young Tokyoites, report says

No bath, no problem?

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We visit the only shrine in Japan where you can pray to the gods for good weather

Pray the rain away at special weather shrine in Tokyo.

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New yakiniku hair clips from Japan make meat lovers drool

Like dining at a yakiniku restaurant, but the grill is your hair.

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43-year-old bosozoku biker arrested for never growing out of his teenage riding style

No country for old bikers.

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Hayao Miyazaki settles in-studio Ghibli debate on best fried egg topping, Internet not convinced

Supporters of soy and other sauces square off in ongoing difference of opinion among Japanese foodies.

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No hungry customers here: Kansai restaurant offers huge portions, meals with 3,500 calories

And every bite is delicious!

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Japanese salted plum industry in dire straits, according to umeboshi company’s tweet

The average Japanese household is eating fewer pickled plums than ever.

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Pancake steamed buns coming to Japanese convenience stores, said to pair well with fried chicken

Family Mart has a way for to combine two of our favorite comfort foods and eat them with our hands.

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New York Times makes a surprising pick for the best city to visit in Japan

Sure, Tokyo and Kyoto are nice, but this northeastern town is their top Japan travel pick.

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Krispy Kreme takes aim at Mister Donut with new doughnuts for Valentine’s Day

Can the international chain really compete with the local doughnut masters?

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Hokkaido has an otherworldly giant hot spring that’s easy to miss if you don’t know where it is

Have you ever heard of this amazing sightseeing spot in Noboribetsu?

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A closer look at the knockoff Totoro figure that will haunt my nightmares…and maybe yours too!

If this is the spirit that lives in my local forest, then I’m staying out of it.

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Japanese makers of Tropicana fined 19 million yen for “100% Melon” juice with only 2% melon juice

Accountability never tasted so sweet.

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Pokémon-playing fish commit credit card fraud against owner in Japan via Nintendo eShop【Video】

Should we call this a “fishing” scam?”

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Beautiful Japanese martial artist recreates fighting video game moves in the real world【Video】

Strikes and poses from Street Fighter, Dead or Alive, and more.

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McDonald’s remixes Ado and Asmi hits along with the sound of their deep-fryer

A mouthwatering mix.

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Japan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open, lets you pump giant manga meat

Don’t just be the king of the pirates, be the fitness king of the pirates!

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