Crocodile Who Dies in 100 Days manga gets sudden sequel, may or may not involve cute animal death

Something is going to happen to Mouse in 100 days.

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How good is this popular wooden onigiri mould, made by a Japanese rice specialist?

We find out if this sell-out hit product is worth the hype.

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Finally! General sales of Japan’s ultra convenient Sucia, Pasmo prepaid train cards resume next month

The two easiest ways to pay for train tickets, and a whole bunch of other stuff, make their long-awaited return.

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Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation in the world and it’s not even close

Jesus is just… all right with Japan.

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Cost to cook curry rice rises to highest in 10 years, puts pinch on Japan’s budget-friendly food

One of Japanese home chefs go-to cheap meals isn’t as cheap as it used to be.

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Making minudaru, Okinawa’s super simple jet-black pork【SoraKitchen】

Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.

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Tsukimi Moon-Viewing season begins in Japan with new Yoshinoya gyudon beef bowls

Moon and meat arise in a tasty new collection.  

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Japan’s Mt. Fuji convenience store view-blocking screen has finally been taken down, on one condition

Screen was put in place as response to tourists, many from overseas, littering and blocking traffic.

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First-look video of new Nintendo Museum shows off giant controllers fans can actually play games with!

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto gives up a sneak peek at the Kyoto video game museum that’s set to open before the end of the year.

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Experiment: Can you make good matcha lattes by melting green tea ice cream?【SoraKitchen】

Could this matcha alchemy be for real?

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Dog’s Onsen: Give your pet a traditional Japanese hot spring bath

Developed by a veterinarian as a healthier alternative to a dog shampoo.

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Here’s why you may want to switch your train home after a night of drinking in the big city

Our reporter shares why taking a limited-express train home after a weeknight drinking party made all the difference in the world for him.

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Pioneering Japanese gyoza restaurant hasn’t changed its recipe in over 70 years, doesn’t need to

A visit to the creator of Fukuoka’s hitokuchi gyoza.

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Osaka dragon’s tail must be cut off, high court rules in Osaka ramen restaurant case

Landmark Dotonbori ramen restaurant’s famous dragon is going to be cut down to legally allowable size.

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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers

If you’re travelling in Japan, you need to be aware of this rule.

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Luigi set to star in Family Mart’s latest collab event with exclusive sandwiches and blankets

Player 2 ready.

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Japan’s most charming train: Automated people mover includes facial recognition technology

The Yamaman Yukarigaoka line combines modern technology with cute analogue details.

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Ghibli schedule books, beautiful inside and out, are here to help plan your whimsical adventures

2025 schedule books include spaces to sort out the rest of 2024 too.

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Family Mart bartender robot Milly is here to serve you coffee…but not in Japan

After meeting Milly, we want to take her home with us.

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Welcome to Hell…Hell’s Dandan Noodles Tenryu in Kanagawa

We descend into Dandan’s inferno.

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