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Ellen-sensei is the latest otaku spokesperson for McDonald’s, but there’s one organization she’d never endorse.
In-home trespassing, public urination, and other bad manners bring an end to a local tradition.
The fate of the first to board has long been a problem in Japan, but this could be the solution.
We investigate whether now is a good time to grab some beef cutlets in a popular tourist area of Tokyo.
Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
There’s plenty of space to stretch out, but not much time to spare if you want to have this unique Japan travel experience.
Mr. Sato dreams up an innovative way to ensure good luck and give yourself an excuse to eat fried chicken.
The return of the sakura and the arrival of sakura beer are both annual events, but their timing doesn’t have to match.
Local residents’ complaints about bad-mannered tourists prompt pledges from mayor to consider tighten regulations.
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