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Ellen-sensei is the latest otaku spokesperson for McDonald’s, but there’s one organization she’d never endorse.
Characters and creatures from the anime masterpiece step into the world of Japan’s traditional card game.
Reenergized partnership project will start in Japan, then spread to Universal Studios parks in other countries.
Based-on-true-story shows how woman and her grandmother stay close even when they’re far apart.
Miniature Flaptor captures Hayao Miyazaki’s creative genius and transforms it into a pullback keychain.
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Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
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Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
The 3 best secret places to eat a cheap One Coin lunch in Shinjuku
Dr Pepper knockoff Mr Popper is a cult drink in Japan, but does it taste like the real thing?
McDonald’s Japan hack: Make a Chicken Tatsuta in five minutes anywhere in the world
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Japanese hair salons going bankrupt in record numbers
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Does one of Japan’s favorite chocolate brands work with the Pringles chocolate hack?- Japanese criminals are now using crabs to hunt for burglary targets
- Mt. Fuji hot spring inn gets even more beautiful after dark with Firefly Festival
Japanese Pokémon card shop grabs scissors as part of its plan to keep scalpers away- Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden- The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
- Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks 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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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