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Escalating vandalism prompts four-night drinking ban in area that includes world-famous Shibuya Scramble intersection.
Beverage giant seeks to make Japanese-style karaage fried chicken and chu-his an even better combination.
Good-looking staff promise to identify your good points and shower you with compliments as you unwind after a long day.
Ever wanted to enjoy the taste of premium Japanese rice wine without the alcohol? Now you can!
Soothing sounds and other seasonal symbols of Japan are also part of the techno-cultural innovation.
Truck-tipping vandalism a major part of tipping-point decision in ordinarily pro-alcohol Japan.
These sleek ornaments are perfect for a history buff interested in legendary warriors of the Sengoku period of Japanese history.
The unusual admissions policy has raised some eyebrows, but it’s very apparent that this space is meant to appeal to a specific clientele.
We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year.
Shibuya’s world-famous Halloween street parties may not be going away, but it looks like they’ll be going non-alcoholic.
Beer shortages could damage host cities reputation on international social media, organizers worry.
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Crazy-cheap Japanese apartment for less than 140 bucks a month comes with headaches every day
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Post-meal waste at Japanese sushi restaurant sparks controversy online
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Kyoto’s popular tourist spot Gion to forbid photos on private roads, 10,000 yen fine to violators
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Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
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Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
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Graffiti artist Pikachu plushies coming to brand-new Shibuya Pokémon Center megastore【Photos】
Uniqlo’s new Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies modeled for the first time【Photos】
Can a Japanese person look good in one of those for-foreigner souvenir kimono? Mr. Sato finds out
Japan’s cheapest hotel charges just 130 yen (US$1.20) for a room, with a huge, no-privacy catch
There’s a permanent all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink KFC restaurant opening in Tokyo
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Should a man in his 40s pursue a 19-year-old Japanese convenience store clerk?
That time we got imprisoned in a Tokyo hostess bar
Disturbing video shows man hitting woman for crossing her legs on Japanese train【Video】
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