“Is it acceptable to go to a family restaurant for your first date?” Japanese survey asks

Survey asks Japanese people how they feel about going somewhere cheap and cheerful for a first date.

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Three Japanese man in their 80s arrested on suspicion of being a ring of thieves

Two brothers and their friend accused of robbing elderly woman who was still a lot younger than them.

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This little-known temple in rural Japan has a giant Buddha bigger than Kamakura’s or Nara’s【Pics】

A visit to Seirinji Temple.

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Japan’s hoya is a straight-up edible video game monster, and here’s how to prepare/eat it【Photos】

Today in the SoraKitchen: Taste-testing a regional delicacy that only one part of Japan isn’t terrified by.

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An A.I. program designed a katana, then a 15th-generation Japanese swordsmith made it【Photos】

Modern technology intertwines with 400 years of swordsmithing skills.

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Building this go-kart required a leaf blower, umbrella, and a WHOLE lot of Mr. Sato magic【Video】

All hope looked lost, until Mr. Sato came up with a plan.

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Japanese temple and shrine craftsmen now building world’s coolest doghouses, the Inudono【Pics】

A very fancy residence for very good boys and girls.

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Solaniwa Onsen: Kansai’s largest hot spring theme park is also one of its most beautiful

Finally, a super hot spring facility that accepts people with tattoos…on one condition. 

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Come touch our poo animals, Tokyo museum invites

Unko Museum will display Japan’s newest cute crap.

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Sanrio’s new crazy huge plushies are bigger than the average Japanese adult【Photos】

Finally, the 190-centimeter stuffed animal salmon slice that Sanrio fans have been waiting for!

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Bandai Namco is opening a chain of gigantic megastores for mega otaku joy

Branches open this summer in Yokohama and Fukuoka.

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This cafe has a drink bar and lets you bring your own food, could be the perfect telework space

Plus it’s in Korea Town, and you know what that means: good food everywhere!

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Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】

The magical café is a must-visit for all true Potterheads.

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Part-maid cafe, part-dentist’s office? Akiba Dental Clinic opens in Tokyo【Photos】

Frilly outfits and assisted teeth-brushing practice are part of the otaku-oriented dental clinic.

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How life in Tokyo has changed from five years ago: Five personal takes from our reporter

“How do I order food?!” and other good things to know if you’re visiting Japan this summer for the first time since before the start of the pandemic.

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Rising Japan MusicFest coming to LA this weekend, may have best yakitori in the world

New day in music festivals is rising.

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Tokyo prison restaurant The Lockup closes its doors for good

Throwing away the key after 23 years of terrifying tourists. 

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Cool bullet train phone charging stand plays train jingles when you put your phone on it

It’s the perfect gift for a bullet train otaku!

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We eat “pork floss sweets” that confuse our senses, stimulate our minds【Taste test】

We’ve never tried sweets with meat on them before…

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Dead body found in car in parking lot in Japan, police say it may have been there over two years

Partially skeletonized remains could be seen though rear windows.

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