The real-life version of the newest Slam Dunk movie’s shrine is worth working up a sweat to see.
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One noodle-dispensing vending machine in the north of Japan is so beloved that you can now buy it in dessert form with a special box.
Unfortunately, kids in northern Japan don’t get a pass this year from the UNESCO-recognized, fearsome namahage.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
The iconic green train car that sits in front of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko statue is finding a new home.
Not a Shinkai or Miyazaki anime, nor a CG-created wonderland, this is one of Japan’s best train journeys.
The sweetest part is that “Silver Tetsuya’s” photographer is none other than his beloved grandson.
This “Festival of Tohoku Bonds” continues to pay homage to six of northern Japan’s most important annual festivals all at one time and one place.
The adorable breed of dogs introduces the Internet to its home in Japan’s northern Akita Prefecture.
Bears have been getting bad press for both their real-life and anime actions this month, which has some bristling at the idea of a Kuma Miko-themed promotion in Akita.
A city in northern Japan unveils its new moe character whose three-pronged mission is “moe x rap x town revitalization.” Yep, rap is included.
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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Ghibli-themed dating event organized by government in Japan gets flooded with applications
Meet the the 90-year-old Japanese woman who is McDonald’s Japan’s oldest female employee
Super Mario Bros. Wonder insulated cups coming to 7-Eleven Japan
Studio Ghibli releases watercolour greeting card collection featuring artwork from anime movies
Baskin Robbins to celebrate Halloween with spooky flavors, huge sundaes, adorable designs
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We get a taste of Starbucks Japan’s new coffees and sweets, including one that’s here to stay
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Late-night vending machine find in Japan leads to a midnight party
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One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions- We try the new Japanese trauma curries in Japan
McDonald’s ad in Japan causes controversy overseas
Howl’s Moving Castle is now a die-cast car in Studio Ghibli anime toy line, and Calcifer too!【Pics】
Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gives up driving, donates beloved car to Ghibli Park
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita- One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Love Yoshinoya enough to eat it twice a day? Then they now love you enough to give you a discount
Curry while gaming – Nissin creates special mug to hold curry rice in collaboration with Capcom
Japan’s new manhole cover T-shirts let you show off your local prefectural pride
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Meat Butler goes viral for space-age yakiniku train system
Studio Ghibli releases watercolour greeting card collection featuring artwork from anime movies
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Johnny’s talent agency announces name change, dismantling, and upcoming new agency formation
Fake monks scam foreign tourists out of their cash in Tokyo
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