100 yen shops
Cute designs teach us which prefecture of Japan grows the most bonsai trees and which has the most Shinto shrines.
Can 300 yen (US$2.26) headphones actually have enough difference in sound quality to be distinguished?
He made it through the afternoon, but what will happen to our Daiso adventurer once night falls?
Part 1 of our experiment to see if Daiso is truly the only store anyone ever need to shop at.
“Let’s overcome these barriers” says Shibasaki, who just might be everyone’s kind and cool Japanese art uncle.
There’s a big surprise waiting inside this affordably premium-priced item from the 100 yen store chain.
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We try Matsuya’s beef stroganoff, only available at select spots, and learn a bit about Matsuya
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Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
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Visiting Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 anime locations in real-life Hakone【Photos】
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How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away
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Ghibli Park abolishes ticket lottery system, creates new multi-zone pass
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