No screaming on roller coasters, please, say Tokyo Disneyland, other Japanese amusement parks

Amusement park association wants quiet thrill rides, no hugs as part of post-coronavirus closure reopenings.

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Survey ranks the most desirable neighborhoods to live in Japan’s Kansai region

Here’s where to live the dream in Japan’s western region.

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Japan has a lot vending machines, but there’s only one like this.

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Sushi tacos now on sale in Japan — Can this cross-cultural cuisine please our biggest taco fan?

After falling in love with tacos in Mexico, our taste tester tests the newest outside-the-box idea from Sushiro.

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A creepy new wrinkle to Japan’s chikan train groper schemes, and how to counter it

If you’re not sure if that old man is really in need of assistance, you don’t have to be the one to help.

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Jilted Chinese woman sends 1,000 kilograms of onions to ex-boyfriend’s doorstep

Revenge is a dish best served with a side of onions.

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Our male otaku reporter reveals his top 3 best buddy characters in Japanese dating sim games

Who’s the most relatable character in a dating sim? Why, your male best friend, of course!

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Today is the original tsundere’s birthday, and her manga, Kimagure Orange Road is free online

Take a trip back to Bubble Era ’80s Japan and the series where the tsundere archetype started.

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Sakura cherry blossoms float on breeze, land on Nara deer in perfect hanami video

Heavenly hanami landscape plays out like a scene from a Ghibli anime film. 

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Spice things up at the dinner table with these kabe-don salt and pepper shakers【Pics】

Now you can feel the passion of cheesy romances every time you sit down for a meal!

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How to make a McDonald’s Ramune milkshake at home

This recipe is even better than the new McShake, with much more of that distinctive Japanese flavour. 

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Cancelled your trip to climb Mt. Fuji? Build the mountain yourself with an awesome papercraft kit

No one is climbing Mt. Fuji this year, but everyone can recreate the symbol of Japan in their home.

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The time has come for us to eat Japanese squirrel hot pot【SoraKitchen】

Today’s recipe comes from Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and the traditional culture of the Ainu people.

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Fusedon: the mysterious Japanese subculture of flipping your bowl to say “thanks”

It’s gross and annoying, and yet some people won’t stop doing it for some reason.

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Japanese Twitter user accidentally summons demon by making toast【Pic】

“Oh, no! Now I’m gonna be late for school.”

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We make nori seaweed mayo toast, just like Mama Hatori used to make!【SoraKitchen】

An ultra-easy bit of home cooking makes our reporter nostalgic for something he’s never eaten before.

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No sexy dialogue allowed for custom-order anime voice actor PCs, manufacturer says

Tokyo-based manufacturer specifically forbids one of Japan’s most time-honored steamy “welcome home” clichés.

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Terrace House stars condemn cyberbullying after death of housemate Hana Kimura

Messages from Netflix reality show cast members suggest bullying contributed to the young pro-wrestler’s death.

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Department of Magic opens in Japan with cosplay and accessories for wizards and witches

A one-stop shop for magical girls who have all grown-up. 

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Survey shows how Japanese couples feel about spending so much time together sheltering in place

Survey examines how stay-home recommendations are affecting daily family life

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