Japanese company asks fans to refrain from sending Valentine’s chocolate to game characters

Company known for its games filled with handsome samurai says thanks, but no thanks.

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Sakura Lindor: A Lindt chocolate you can only buy in Japan

We find out what it’s like to bite into a Lindor cherry blossom.

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We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove

No more careful timing needed for the perfectly boiled egg!

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Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times

Third time isn’t such a charm after all.

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Have we been making pancakes wrong this whole time? Japan’s Zen-Noh shares the best technique

For fluffy flapjacks, there’s something you need to do right at the very start.

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Japanese KitKat Bears debut exclusively in Japan, but are they any good?

Join us as we break into this limited-edition box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.

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“Let’s leave it to Goro” – The moment Hayao Miyazaki was truly convinced about Ghibli theme park

Studio Ghibli’s veteran producer recalls a major change of heart by the legendary anime director.

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Japanese snack maker apologizes for commotion caused by 1.7-cent price increase

Tiny Umaibo difference is big news in the Japanese snack world.

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Studio Ghibli stores start selling super adorable clasp bags with Totoro-patterned fabric

The line is adorable, and has a perfect name to match!

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Blast from the past as this year’s makeup trends inspired by looks from the ’80s and 2000s

Travel back in time with these retro-looking hair and make-up styles!
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New Japanese mascot character: A train station monster that grabs children who don’t mind the gap

Kind of like a Japanese version of Pennywise the Clown. 

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Sega name to be removed from all of its arcade branches in Japan as part of rebranding

Sayonara, Sega.

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7 new winter 2022 anime (besides Attack on Titan and Demon Slayer) our otaku reporter recommends

These anime flew under the radar, but Seiji is bringing them into the light!

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A random stranger (or possibly a river spirit) gives us a ramen recommendation by a frozen stream

He also makes a startling invitation.

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Discount super market’s super cheap bento wows us with its looks, confuses us with its taste

A tremendous value for money…that is, if you don’t mind eating it.

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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best restaurant in Kobe!”

It took more steps than we’d expected, but we finally got an answer.

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So what’s with that thin sheet of white paper on top of Japanese miso?

Miso industry giant Marukome unpeels the facts on this peculiar bit of packaging.

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JR East to equip trains station staff with bodycams to protect them from attacks

Violent drunks better smile for the camera from now on.

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Pringles teams up with Hello Kitty for new Sanrio collection in Japan

Pringles crossover makes Sanrio stars look like Mario and Luigi.

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One of Tokyo’s best museums is closing and won’t be open again for years

Museum focusing on the Edo era enters an era of being closed.

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