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These rice balls are meant to be cooked easily and to last for a long time…but do they sacrifice flavor for function?
When this senior citizen saw someone drop their wallet in a crowded station, he used the power of teamwork to return it.
New VR Zone attraction lets you take on Godzilla in an attack chopper… Good luck with that.
We can (hardly) believe it, but the long-awaited anime is finally going to get in the damn theater!
Over two dozen students complain of nausea and other symptoms after assembly for topic that definitely could have waited for a cooler day.
Japan is usually willing to look the other way about booze on the rails, but not this time.
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All-nude shopping and dining excursion was planned for his comfort, not so much other people’s.
Because the only thing better than seeing 1,500-plus Pikachus is seeing a squad of Eevees at the same time.
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Tokyo revises accommodation tax amidst tourism boom, Airbnb rentals now included
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Don’t judge this Kiki’s Delivery Service book by its cover, because it’s not actually a book!
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Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan
Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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Yoshinoya and Dragon Quest slaying scalpers with shift to made-to-order collaboration merch
Japan to get new high-speed train connecting Haneda and Narita airports, ease overtourism
Famous sweets store in Ameyoko fills a bag with sweets and a show, but is it still worth it?
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One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USA
How to cook shiitake mushrooms like a Japanese manga character
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Tokyo’s giant Pokémon Stamp Rally is back for 2026 with exclusive prizes up for grabs
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Japan announces plans for twenty-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs
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