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Nothing welcomes a three day weekend more than an extra glass of wine or an extra scoop of ice cream. Most of us likely enjoy these two things separately, but why not enjoy them together? Japan has taken to sharing their best pairings of alcohol and ice cream, and if you are in the mood for a tasty new combination, you might just find a brilliant suggestion here that you haven’t thought of yet.
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Starter Pokémon skin care face packs let you transform into your first Pocket Monster partner
Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
Japanese women show overwhelming resistance to unisex bathrooms in survey
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in JapanTokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Starter Pokémon skin care face packs let you transform into your first Pocket Monster partner
Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
Japanese women show overwhelming resistance to unisex bathrooms in survey
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
Rage against the smoothie machine with this 7-Eleven drink hack【Taste test】
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Electric conveyor belt sushi kit brings the fun of a revolving sushi restaurant into your home
KFC Japan stops selling “Sand” and changes name to “Burgers” with new spicy and cheese versions
How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!