Better than Apple EarPods? Our 100 yen shop earphone showdown finds a true champion

Testing the highest-quality earphones from Daiso and the rest of Japan’s lowest-priced stores.

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Secret Kitchen bento serves Japanese flowers, birds, wind and moon in a box, but is it worth it?

Luxury meal has a lot to live up to.

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Non-ramen Ramen Restaurant Stars: The quest begins at Tokyo’s Oreryu Shio

We’re searching for the best non-ramen items on ramen restaurant menus.

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French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media

Taking carb-on-carb meals to new extremes.

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Wendy’s releases a Pretzel Roast Beef Burger aimed at foreign tourists in Japan

An expensive inbound burger for international visitors with deep pockets.

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Beautiful Ghibli sealing wax kits let you create accessories and elegant letter decorations【Pics】

Traditional arts and crafts for fans of traditional animation.

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Family Mart makes matcha dreams come true with new lineup of strong green tea sweets in Japan

Convenience store chain dials up the green tea content with a super rich matcha collection.

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Katsudon vs. tonkatsu vs. katsu sandwich – What’s the best way to eat pork cutlet in Japan?

Three great ways to enjoy katsu, but when you have to choose one, what’s your pick?

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Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters

Anime scenes come to life with a collection of weapons and accessories. 

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McDonald’s Japan releases a pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series

Classic Japanese desserts get a Kissa Mac makeover for a limited time.

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Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan

Sorry, Donkey Kong, but your opening date is in another part of the year.

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Kyoto’s 100 Demons yokai monster parade returns!

Spirits from traditional folklore will once again take over Taishogun Shotengai for the night.

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Hamster abandoned at Tokyo ramen restaurant gets new home

Not exactly the typical lost-and-found item.

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Mister Donut ready to make hojicha dreams come true in latest collab with Kyoto tea merchant

Mister Donut meets Tsujirii once again to create mouthwatering treats made with Kyoto-grown roasted green tea.

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Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles

Luisa and The Baron, Jiji, Totoro and No Face are spectacles all of their own. 

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All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge

Sky Plaza Ibasho opens in Shinjuku.

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Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center

Sailor Moon’s real-world home neighborhood wants to help visiting fans feel extra welcome.

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Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police

“I’m sorry” doesn’t cancel out “I’ll kill you.”

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The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there

Spirits from the past live on at this abandoned site in the mountains. 

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“Half-naked men only in loincloths” drum battle returns to Hida festival for first time in five years

Festival of motion and stillness reinstates hours-long drum procession/shoving match.

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