7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn’t a fruit sandwich

Japanese convenience store chain makes us rethink the fruit sando with a beautiful new release.

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Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu

Exclusive drinks showcase two fruits, done three ways.

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Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]

Fujin and Raijin take a break and leave divine duties up to the Eva units.

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Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies

From Nausicaä to Earwig and the Witch, this collection celebrates all but one of Ghibli’s major feature films. 

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Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers

Some passengers are grateful for the warmer carriages, while others say they’re the last thing Japan needs during an excruciatingly hot summer.

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Japan has otaku/fan event insurance to cover oshikatsu expenses when events are cancelled

If you don’t want to travel if you can’t see your oshi, JCB understands.

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Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan’s beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?

“TKG Anywhere in Seconds!?” promises to taste like tamago kake gohan, so we put it to the test.

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Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich…created by a Michelin-listed restaurant

Osaka’s popular street food gets a new life in sandwich form.

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Japan’s new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?

Taste-testing a unique mix of two things Japan loves, but may or may not be meant to be enjoyed together.

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Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended

There have been a lot of dumb hikers needing to be rescued from Japan’s tallest mountain recently, but this time the circumstances are a little different.

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Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan

Iconic instant ramen brand now has a cold-water-only version designed to beat the heat.

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Tokyo’s Giga Mart lets visitors “steal” from a convenience store… if cameras don’t catch you

Pull off a convenience store heist without breaking the law. 

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Starbucks Japan adds shaved ice desserts to the menu at select locations

Limited-edition granita with edible flowers gives us a cool alternative to Japanese kakigori.

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Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who’s the blue character?

This Ghibli mystery makes us wonder if some Pom Poko-esque shapeshifting has been going on.

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Krispy Kreme Japan’s free doughnut deal could sway you from a convenience store breakfast

Once only available at select stores, this breakfast deal is now available across Japan.

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Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell

Make every meal a Ghibli one, with Kiki’s Delivery Service also joining the dinner party.

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Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month

The Pokémon Company is going to use the Japanese government’s My Number system. Will it be super effective in stopping scalpers?

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Onidon opens in Tokyo with unique fusion tempura rice balls you won’t find anywhere else

Onigiri tendon looks set to become Japan’s newest viral food sensation.

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Shizuoka police inspector punished for playing crane games on duty

To serve and get plush toys.

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Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments

Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district.

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