The Times They are a-Changin’: Our reporter reflects on the changing landscape of Ebisu

Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.

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Japanese onsen stand is part gas station, part hot spring vending machine

We pump some healing waters to go.

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We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture

Our Japanese reporter adds ‘making drugs‘ to her SoraNews24 resume.

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Classic yokai anime GeGeGe no Kitaro gets spooky stage play adaptation this summer

Key cast members and visuals were also just released, including a very big name in the world of voice acting.

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Japan’s northernmost brewery on the mainland is…a temple?!?

The holiest craft beer in the country.

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Look at this awesome vision of how beautiful a modern Pokémon Red and Blue remake could be【Video】

The Viridian Forest that fans saw in their imaginations, but never got to see in the games.

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Japan’s most convincing “beware of crows” sign spotted

Sign was already bilingual, but briefly became something anyone can instantly understand.

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NHK can now pester you through your mail thanks to new service from Japan Post

Ignoring the ringing doorbell might no longer keep you safe from the ever persistent NHK Man.

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European and American Men’s Wig: the lowest-rated wig on Amazon Japan

Does this hairpiece really deserve its one-star rating?

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Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino has an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other

A decadent mix that’s only on the menu for a limited time. 

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Why are there different counters for animals and people in Japanese?

This will change the way you think about counting things in Japanese forever. 

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Poop-shaped pudding makers on sale now in Japan

No longer must we carve pudding into poop ourselves live cavepeople.

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Japan’s one-person instant ramen pot may be the one and only cooking gadget we need

Clever invention is designed for both cooking and eating, but not sharing.

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How to make edible slime with just two ingredients

This easy food hack from Japan is just waiting to go viral.

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Why isn’t there more deer poo in Nara Park? This very strange museum has the answer【Photos】

Deer aren’t the only animals with a huge population in the city.

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Need a place to stay in Japan? These share houses have discounts for newly arrived foreigners

Locations available in greater Tokyo area, Hokkaido, and historical Kanazawa.

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Japanese teen calls cops on man she thinks is holding a knife, turns out he just has old tech

Suspect had no intent to kill or upgrade to the latest electronics.

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We visit Moominvalley Park for a press event, find it super melancholy, exactly as it should be

Never has a theme park left us feeling so introspective before. 

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Japan respectfully says goodbye to a single bamboo shoot in Kyoto

Takenokone given death poem, posthumous name.

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Man who gambled entire Japanese town’s COVID relief money arrested

The latest in a long line of slip-ups.

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