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Anime-style characters star in limited-time mystery addition to classic Disneyland attraction.
Turns out Tokyo-3 is a really nice place to visit when it’s not getting attacked by giant space monsters.
We crack open a can of the crossover between Coca-Cola and the Bleach anime/manga franchise.
A beer with two sides to its flavor for the anime archetype with two sides to her personality.
Rumiko Takahashi’s anime/manga hit serves as the inspiration for everything from ramen topping pajamas to “chain-link fence” pouches.
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Couldn’t make it to the theater to see the adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime masterpiece? Now you can watch it from home.
Food and drinks offer the same mix of romance and physical pain as the hit anime, exclusive merch to also be offered for sale online.
Ruling by Public Safety Commission targets Tokyo shops that sold pornography with “obscene material.”
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly show up in Shinjuku ahead of the new Pokémon games release date.
Clairvoyant anime star probably knows how much fans want one of these for when they’re typing away.
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Travelling to Japan soon? New entry requirements you need to know about
Buying Japanese concert tickets may get even harder for foreign tourists with new government plan
The joys of fatbiking around Okinawa’s remote Taketomi Island
Can we pick out the Japanese premium priced persimmon in this blind taste test?
The Fuwatoro Yamaimo Teppan just might be 7-Eleven Japan’s dish of the year【Taste test】
Yakiniku Like in Tokyo starts serving up solo shabu shabu hot pot, and we tried it
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Master the art of making soba noodles with this easy to use kit from Japan
Yoshitomo Nara x Stella McCartney shared capsule collection coming soon to shelves
How to rob an idol singer otaku: Look up the birthday of his favorite idol
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Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils second new Christmas Frappuccino for the 2022 holiday season
UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service
Bottled hot water selling like bottled hot cakes in Japan
How well do you know your sushi? New 3-D puzzle toy from Japan helps you become a salmon pro
Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme
We try Matsuya’s beef stroganoff, only available at select spots, and learn a bit about Matsuya
Why are the roads so wide in Hokkaido? Simple question has a simple answer
We visit Evangelion’s real-life Village-3, a hidden gem where time has stopped【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli offering reprints of posters from all its anime films made from original plates
Tom and Jerry have been given an ultra kawaii redesign in Japan for a new animated series
Junior high in Yamaguchi in turmoil after student’s tablet records teachers’ room conversation
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
Why hayashi rice should be your last meal before leaving Japan
Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business
6 delicious, lesser-known food souvenirs you should buy on your next visit to Japan
Dragon Ball Z Friezapod cushion chair on sale from Bandai Namco
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Yakiniku Like in Tokyo starts serving up solo shabu shabu hot pot, and we tried it
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Master the art of making soba noodles with this easy to use kit from Japan
Yoshitomo Nara x Stella McCartney shared capsule collection coming soon to shelves
How to rob an idol singer otaku: Look up the birthday of his favorite idol
Pocky x Street Fighter II collaboration comes with a special game for a limited time
The new mustard mayo black pepper yakisoba “Demon King” flavor is here to terrorize tongues
Beautiful idol singer leaves show business, opens delicious ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Cup Noodles Fried Rice: Super-easy recipe will make you a potluck or campsite hero【SoraKitchen】
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day, here are seven 7-Eleven Japan items that need more love
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japan’s most beautiful idol singer faces, with AKB48 barely cracking the top 10【Survey】
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