This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret

And that regret is entirely on us, not on Shimosa Nakayama Station.

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Starbucks Japan releases a surprising new Frappuccino for autumn

Limited-edition beverage reveals the heartwarming story of a nearly extinct fruit.

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Everything you need to know about climbing Japan’s second-highest volcano

With a historical pilgrimage route and a skyline road above the clouds, Mt. Ontake offers a journey through culture, spirituality, and breathtaking nature.

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We snag some mini-sized Sanrio book and Ribon manga capsule toys to satisfy our shojo senses

No, these aren’t just cleverly decorated toys–they’re fully readable volumes!

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Bruno Mars to hold fireworks shows in Saitama and Osaka this November

Fireworks that are too good to say goodbye to.

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Cup Noodle releases extremely modified versions of their original flavors【Taste test】

Cup Noodle like you’ve never tasted before.

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Couch potatoes across Japan rejoice with Lawson’s new French fries delivery service

Lawson serves up an a-peel-ing new excuse for spud lovers to celebrate.

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4-meter-tall smooshy robot and friends coming to the Osaka Expo

Its four giant arms are all the better to hug you with.

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Mt Fuji climbers will now be refused entry if they don’t wear proper clothing

Rangers given new powers to deny entry to those who come ill-prepared. 

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Astrologer arrested for running fake investment scheme worth approx. 2 billion yen

The stars were finally aligned against the scammer.

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Mister Donut donuts go trick-or-treating, get Japan’s best cheap chocolate for Halloween

Two of Japan’s favorite sweet snacks of he people team up for a very early, and welcome, start to Halloween snack season.

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Why is this entertainment complex skyscraper in Tokyo almost deserted in the afternoon?

Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.

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Studio Ghibli releases new anime calendars for 2026 with heartwarming fan service

A year of My Neighbour Totoro plus 22 other movies, and you get to choose when to display them. 

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Buying a Dream Candle to cheer up a lonely birthday in a gloomy hotel room

Add a touch of pyrotechnics to your special day.

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McDonald’s Japan’s moon-viewing mochi pies are a little more westernized-tasting this year

Taste-testing the new-recipe Tsukimi Pie.

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Ghibli glow-in-the-dark T-shirt lights up your style with Princess Mononoke’s cutest character

Kodama wants to hang out on your pocket, day or night.

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Chansey Pokémon Park in Japan helps a region heal from disaster

Fukushima looks to a brighter future with the help of its Lucky Support Pokémon.

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Starbucks Japan vs. Tully’s Coffee: Which limited-edition autumn drink is better?

Two companies from Seattle go head-to-head in Japan. 

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Japanese man accepts hostess’ invitation for night view date, sees type of stars he didn’t want to

She didn’t tell him that she’d invited some mobster friends too.

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Dom Dom Burger releasing Power-Ranger-themed Super Sentai Burger

Try not to get any sauce on your spandex or rubber monster suits.

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