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Although it’s hard to tell just by looking at them, people in Japan love fried food. As delicious as food fried in oil is, it’s high in calories and cholesterol, flammable, and messy. But thanks to the recent development of air fryers, we can now get crispy French fries without the greasy baggage that comes along with it.
From 20 April, Ashikaga-based appliance manufacturer TMY will release its own version of oil-free fryer, named Air Fryer, across the country.
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Satisfy your sweet tooth with cheesecake and more all-you-can-eat sweets at Cheese Garden
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
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Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on EarthHuge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversaryNew Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on MiyajimaJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in TokyoStarbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Japan law lets you claim reward for finding lost property, man may have scammed it over 60 times
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
This adorable hopping hairball will steal your heart
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
It’s naked time: An American’s first onsen experience 【Video】
Princess Mononoke Ghibli accessory line returns with all-natural dagger pendant and more【Photos】
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 strangest kanji ever 【Weird Top Five】