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Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
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Starbucks Japan releases a Chocolate Mousse Latte and seasonal desserts to celebrate autumn
Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food
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Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
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- Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
This Tokyo rice ball takes 20 years to make and 2,000 yen (US$14.30) to buy, but is it worth it?
Game over for Classic Mini Famicom and Super Famicom as Nintendo announces end of repairs
Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
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New Hello Kitty McDonald’s Japan Happy Meal toys are here, and Kitty’s sister is part of the set
Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
- Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro and Jiji blankets to keep you cosy this winter
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food
This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever
Japan voted Best Country in the world for second year in a row in Condé Nast Traveler poll
Starbucks adds a Chocolate Mousse Latte to the menu in Japan for a limited time
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Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
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Starbucks Japan releases first flower drink in exclusive, hard-to-find chilled cup series
Disney young adult novels get new beautiful shojo anime-style covers for Japan
Japanese convenience store issues rice ball recall, foodies would’ve loved to eat them anyway
Exhibition on the 1,500 year-history of traditional Japanese women’s clothing to open in Shibuya
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