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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Japanese convenience store releases a new bento sandwich, but is it better than a bento rice ball?
We try out “instant rice balls”, prepared with water, to see if they’re actually tasty
We visit Tokyo’s new all-plant-based cafe “Komeda Is □”
Studio Ghibli releases cute new blanket socks for winter
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Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Animated video looks at 40 years of women’s fashions in Japan as Tokyo landmark gets set to close
Totoro and No-Face Okiagari Boshi figures are adorable reminders to never let life knock you down
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Ninja vs. samurai night battle to take place at Japanese castle ruins, 100 combatants needed
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
Date of Japanese holiday Setsubun changes to 2 February for first time in 124 years
Rurouni Kenshin creator’s poor health condition lead to indefinite manga hiatus
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