Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo

Welcome to We Topia, or should we say “Wee Topia”.

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Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan

New line of products has us looking forward to rainy days.

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Japan’s wedding gift etiquette rule is too expensive, young people in survey say

You can’t put a price on love, but Japan does put a price on how much you should give a newlywed couple.

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Sushi Ramen restaurant serves up the best of both worlds in one epic Japanese meal

A tip-off from a local opens the door to a wonderful way to feed our desire for Japanese food.

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Shibuya strip show-adjacent extra-fatty beef bowl fails and succeeds in impressing us

Twice the price of a Yoshinoya beef bowl, but more than it seems.

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Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest

A pre-opening look at the new US$2 billion expansion, including the rides and yes — Disney food!

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Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed

Park Hyatt Tokyo shuts down for very long-term renovation project right as Japan is in an inbound foreign tourism boom.

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New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals

With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers.

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Japanese hot spring inn lets you spend night for under US$1 if you do something special in return

Niigata ryokan wants you to make beautiful travel memories and beautiful music.

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Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】

A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).

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Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine

Mr. Sato tries tostadas for the first time and falls in love with the tacos at Tortilla Club Tortilleria.

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A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid

Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?

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Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro

Stay hydrated with anime characters that love outdoor excursions. 

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The best kebab in Tokyo? We find out if Moses in Shibuya lives up to the hype

Moses was the first person to sell kebabs in Japan, and you can buy them in Shibuya until three in the morning.

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Enjoy the hydrangeas, birds, and more at Fuji Kachoen Garden Park in Shizuoka Prefecture

While this park at the base of Mt. Fuji offers year-round fun, May is the best season for blooming flowers.

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Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!

Uzushio is the shortest path from Akihabara Station to revolving sushi.

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“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs

Lawson considering adding private security staff to unexpected tourist attraction.

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Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal

Governor Kimura was accused of dealing pot…s of flowers.

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Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office

”I don’t like spoilers.”

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Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?

When a paper bag becomes a fashion statement.

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