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Suntory more than triples the alcohol content of its Horoyoi for newest member of product line.
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Chocolatier partners with Japanese confectionary company for seasonal cherry blossom-flavor treat.
Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.
A great way to give a little and receive a little from the real-world site where Totoro was born.
Visiting the imperial family unannounced is always a bad idea, especially when it’s the middle of the night and you’re hammered.
Japan has many shrines linked to prosperity, but these five are considered some of the best for boosting financial luck.
Study finds locals avoiding famous temples and other spots booming with overseas tourists, heading elsewhere instead.
A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Is downtown Tokyo’s crazy cheap 290-yen bento boxed lunch shop still around, and is it still cheap?
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Popular anime declares “Boys can be princesses too,” prompts apology from Japanese resort hotel
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