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Japanese onsen ryokan adapts to the new normal after being in business for over 1,300 years.
Animator Assignment Collection covers “First Steps Towards understanding the Principles of Motion.”
The new “Obi de Boots iki” line of footwear represents a modern take on traditional styling.
We buy some extra-fancy Shimane cat food for our cat, but it looks pretty tasty to us too.
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Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment- Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
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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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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Shizuoka’s local Cherry Beans Potato French fries are just plain devilishly good
New Hello Kitty x McDonald’s Japan collaboration is like a life lesson to live by 【Video】
The perks of drinking root beer at A&W in Japan
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
Tokyo’s Shibuya district passes year-round public drinking ban
Rurouni Kenshin creator’s poor health condition lead to indefinite manga hiatus
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Shining a light on a magical summer moment in Kyoto after dark
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
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