Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index

Only three other countries from East or Southeast Asia scored lower on the global ranking.

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Don’t miss the swords-on-fire performances and more at Asakusa Samuraive Show this week

An entertainment show in Tokyo’s center of traditional culture combines the old with the new in a flaming, nonverbal spectacle.

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Children’s slippers stolen in night at Japanese preschool, police identify weasel who did it【Vid】

No criminal charges will be filed.

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Best all-you-can-eat okonomiyaki in Japan? Restaurant chain serves up a feast for under $14

There are good reasons why this is the largest okonomiyaki chain in Japan.

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Japan’s new frozen sushi DIY kit – Great foodie fun, or cold-hearted abomination?【Taste test】

Gin no Sara teams up with regional fishery company to give you everything you need to make your own sushi, but how does it taste?

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Snuggle up to a Japanese Shiba Inu that looks real but is actually a cute hot water bottle cover

A sweet and cuddly way to stay warm this winter. 

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Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know

And what experts say to do if a bear attacks you in Japan, regardless of how.

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The Japan Poop Society is making movements to protect people’s health

Japan’s unko experts prove that poop goes beyond potty humor—it might just save your life.

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History’s highest sumo wrestling and geisha dance to take place at Tokyo Skytree observation deck

Early-morning and late-night events are aimed at visitors with an interest in high places and rich culture who also have deep pockets.

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Turn clear files into works of art with cleverly designed Japanese scroll

Make your anime crush the centre of attention with this unique new product. 

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Domino’s Japan has all-you-can-eat pizza isn’t an Internet rumor, but it is hard to find

It takes a lot of luck and a little hunger to partake in this delicious deal.

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Cheeseburger rice bowls arrive at Japanese beef bowl chain Matsuya, and in our stomach【Taste test】

Can the Cheese Burger Don join Japan’s beefy meal royalty?

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Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge

A touching memory that’ll last a lifetime. 

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Mickey Mouse in now a transforming robot created by the designer of Gundam【Photos】

Mickey, ikimasu?

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One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers

Tickets will be required to enter Ginzan Onsen at its most beautiful time of day and year.

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Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】

We pull off a rocket start and snag all 10 figures in the new Nintendo line.

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Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan

Shredding Sanrio style.

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Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】

From Ashitaka hoods to Tatarigami curse arm coverings, the style of the Hayao Miyazaki anime movie can be with you on your next foray into the wilds.

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Samurai ritual suicide contest cancelled by organizer in west Japan

Holding seppuku contest on government property deemed inappropriate by city hall says.

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Tokyo park’s sea of clouds, nighttime illumination, and cosplay days make now perfect time to visit

Unkai appearing daily in Machida.

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