Japan’s most popular MSG maker had to battle some nasty rumors 100 years ago

Aji no Moto tasted so good, some people thought there must be some creepy creatures on the ingredient list.

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300-year-old Tokyo comb company sells 30,000-yen wooden hair combs—Are they worth it?

And if you’d rather have a 60,000-yen comb, this Asakusa shop has some of those too.

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Hey, have you eaten the news? – Japanese “noodle newspaper” comes with writing on the soba

Taste-testing Nagano’s Soba Shimbun.

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Mega Yakisoba Pan takes Japanese convenience store food to crazy new places

Convenience store chain’s extreme yakisoba bread is even frightening the locals.

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Shibuya locks down Hachiko statue for Halloween 2023 while Burger King Center Gai shuts its doors

Shibuya City is serious about stopping the Halloween street party this year.

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End-of-the-Line Exploring in Japan: Tokyo’s Mita Line can give you all the nothing you want【Pics】

Let’s take a ride to the northernmost stop of the Tokyo subway network.

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“Write, Write”: Mr. Sato inspires future writers of Japan with a speech at a local art university

Our reporter shows young and aspiring writers what’s really important.

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Stay in an eerie Japanese ryokan inn near Tokyo Tower for US$40 a night

Traditional accommodation in Tokyo’s ritzy Minato Ward doesn’t get much cheaper than this…but there’s a catch.

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Chikura no Iwaya: Secret beach cave only appears for two hours a day, and here’s how to see it

Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.

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Usher good luck into your home this New Year with Totoro tenugui from Studio Ghibli

My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away characters reimagined as New Year’s decorations.

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Starbucks Japan serves up “Merry Cream” in its new Christmas Frappuccino for holiday season 2023

New “heart-pounding” beverages promise to get us in the festive mood this winter.

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McDonald’s releases Come on Baby New York Burgers in Japan…but where’s the N.Y. flavour?

New burgers fall short of our expectations.

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Sanrio teams up with murder reincarnation anime Oshi no Ko for adorable new merch line

Will Cinnamoroll be able to help Aqua kill his father?

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Pizza Hut campaigns to become an Osakan konamon food

Just because it is, doesn’t mean it is.

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Giant pilotable robot appears at Japan Mobility Show, stirs our mecha-loving souls【Pics, vids】

New format for Tokyo Motor Show opens the door for giant robot exhibitors.

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Gigantic horror/murder immersive experience theme park opening in Tokyo

Immersive Fort Tokyo wants to give guests an experience they can’t get anywhere else.

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Ikea Japan stopped selling soft serve ice cream?! We try what they’re now selling instead

The loss of the Ikea soft-serve ice cream cone left a hole in our hearts…but can we fill it with something else? 

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Dom Dom Burger joins the moon-viewing party a bit late with an unusual moon-inspired sandwich

There’s a reason why this sandwich is out so late!

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Uniqlo and Metal Gear team-up for T-shirt line【Photos】

Do you need some shirts, Snake? Snake…? SNAKE!?!?!

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Ghibli Park’s new Princess Mononoke area reveals real-world mythical beasts, Irontown【Videos】

Everyone can eat San’s jerky, but only select humans will get to ride the boar god slide, though.

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