Shinto shrine naked festival ritual asks men to cover up for first time in three-century history

Loincloths at least, gentlemen, says shrine in change of policy in how to ask the gods for a good harvest and plenty of fish.

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Instant Japanese dessert soup with an Akita twist instantly changes our image of great shiruko

It turns out plain old mochi isn’t the only pairing for shiruko.

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Spirited Away’s No Face pulls up as a car with newest Studio Ghibli Dream Tomica now on sale【Pics】

Toy car based on a boat adds some Ghibli whimsy to the Tomica lineup.

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A look inside Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated lucky bag

If you buy one, don’t forget to adjust the knob.

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Field-testing the shark sleeping bag/hoodie/kigurumi being offered for zero yen online【Photos】

We ended up having to pay for ours, but this shark-chic style could be yours for free.

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Miniature version of the real-world Pikachu-shaped Pokémon bus is the newest Dream Tomica car

Takara Tomy dreams up something that exists in the real world, but in a form that non-show biz people can own.

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Pizza Hut releases a ramen pizza in Japan, and it took half a year to perfect

Tie-up with the country’s top ramen chain fuses two comfort foods together for a limited time.

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Which parts of Ishikawa are OK to travel to after Noto quake? Government shares guideline map

“Don’t come to Noto, but please come to Ishikawa.”

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Akihabara Radio Kaikan’s gacha capsule toy lucky bag is an otaku delight【Photos】

Anime characters and cute models are some of the surprise finds in this fukubukuro. 

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Ghibli Soot Sprite stickers use special Japanese washi paper for sticky realism

Plus, they only need water to adhere to surfaces.

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Haneda Airport’s must-buy Japanese sweet is hard to find but worth it

Rare souvenir might soon become your favourite go-to at the airport.

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Dom Dom’s Squid Devil Burger is here to shake up the gourmet scene like a tokusatsu bad guy

Join us as we go head to head with Japan’s baddest black burger.

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People go crazy for new baumkuchen ice cream in Japan

Cult following makes this ice cream sell like hotcakes. 

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Kyoto Knife Tower hopes to become city’s newest sightseeing power spot【Photos】

Something a little different from the city’s ancient temples and shrines.

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Princess Mononoke head magnets return, now with way to bypass blind-buy game of chance【Pics】

Donguri Kyowakoku wisely realizes that Studio Ghibli fans probably want them all.

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Japan’s biggest ham company is making “tuna” that contains neither ham nor fish

Nippon Ham is getting ready to debut a new tuna sashimi alternative.

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Top cosplayer Enako dons Year of the Dragon costume to celebrate the new year【Photos】

Also taps into another visual motif of New Year’s in Japan.

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Mr. Sato appears in a French photo album without his consent, goes mad with desire for vengeance

“THAT’S ME!”

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Is Domino’s Japan’s new Cheese Volcano Pizza worth the hype and calories?

Taking pizza to new heights with a volcanic crater full of cheese.

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More Pokémon wagashi confectionaries are coming from 159-year-old Japanese sweets maker

These traditional sweets with a modern twist are essential for your next tea party!

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