“Diverging follow-up” made in cooperation with franchise creator, has simultaneous international, multi-language release.
We try the new citrus-infused coffee that comes served in a set with chocolates and warm lemon milk.
If you win this unique BOSS x Nissin Raoh commemorative jumper, you’ll first need to soak it in hot water, just like instant ramen!
Survey reveals foreign visitors of different nationalities have similar tastes when it comes to Japanese experiences, but not Japanese food.
It’s hard to get beat by an inanimate, frozen foe, but then again it’s also hard to be this cute.
Whity wants you dead and you must escape Osaka’s most complex shopping area after-hours to survive.
Power of love gets an assist from the power of creativity for heartwarming shared bicycle ride.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Or, if you want to be really unique, snow toilets and urinals.
From useful notes to funny doodles, these used books have all kinds of charming features that netizens love.
Hokkaido-based chocolatier Royce‘s limited-edition Valentine’s Day chocolates will have you salivating, and dusting off your Gollum impression.
In Japan, it’s all about finding an apartment that’s close to the station, and they don’t get any closer than this one outside downtown Tokyo.
Sensoji Temple, the Ghibli Museum, and Tokyo Disneyland are always worth a visit, but especially on snowy days like this.
The newest title in the Utano☆Princesama mobile game series is the first to be released globally, and we got the chance to take an exclusive sneak peek at the game!
Cinema fans might be reminded of a famous Ghibli anime and Godzilla film, but this is one time when real-life Japan is better than any movie magic.
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