These are Osaka’s three best digital rail passes for travelers

Unlimited subway rides, free admission to some of the city’s best sightseeing spots, and no paper ticket you need to pick up at a service counter.

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Young Magazine to give away special US-only edition with works by new and legendary mangaka

Over 1,000 pages of free manga goodness.

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Totoro and Jiji tail seat cushions blend Studio Ghibli backsides with yours【Photos】

Ghibli tails from Ghibli tales.

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We found a literal hole in the wall in Tokyo for great coffee at amazing prices

We’d have fallen in love with this Harajuku spot even if they didn’t give you free dessert (but they do).

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World’s most popular emoji ranking shows something missing from Japan’s top picks

Multi-country study has one element in every nation’s top five emoji, but not Japan’s.

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Discover some of the best snacks in Atami, a wonderland of Japanese street food

There’s a lot more to the city than just hot springs and seaside views.

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Sanrio’s My Melody Kuromi Game Plaza welcoming guests in Tokyo, will head overseas too

Free games, cute photo spots, and two of Sanrio’s biggest stars show up in Shibuya.

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That time we tried to fill the void of real ikemen with 360 cups of Butamen instant noodles instead

Some may call it crazy to try to replace guys with cup ramen, but as we’ve always said, “Noods before dudes.”

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Japanese guitar maker Fernandes declares bankruptcy due to plummeting sales

The patch cable has been pulled.

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Toy guns won from crane games all over Japan could be used as real guns, warn police

Good thing those machines are really hard to win at.

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Too sexy to show, or sexier not showing anything? Anime to air in audio-only on Tokyo TV channel

One channel won’t be showing any of Nukitashi’s visuals, but is this censorship or something else?

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This mountain cottage retreat in Japan is the perfect summer escape

Skip the city heat and unwind with fresh mountain air at this charming summer resort.

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Toto to release next-gen Japanese toilet tech that scans and keeps track of your poop

Captain’s log…

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Canadian corporation withdraws bid to acquire 7-Eleven Japan and its parent company

US$47 billion 7-Eleven shopping trip hasn’t gone as hoped.

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Donations pouring in from foreign Uma Musume fans for Japan’s real-life loveable loser racehorse

The hit video game/anime’s Haru Urara is a real horse, and fans have found a way to show their love for their heroine who never gave up.

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Tokyo man arrested for setting go-karts on fire, follows discovery of threatening English note

Says stress from engine noise drove him to do it.

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Live-action Legend of Zelda movie reveals cast for roles of Link and Zelda

Nintendo franchise’s next movie project has found its leads.

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Lawson’s exclusive sparkling sake in a can is filled with surprises

Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage. 

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Lotteria releases an unadon eel rice bowl burger in Japan for a limited time

Does this burger really taste like a Japanese rice bowl?  

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What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at the Seria 100-yen chainstore in Japan?

Find out what US$6.70 gets you at this super popular 100-yen store.

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