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You don’t need a sharp tongue when you’ve got sharp ears, plus the power of magical girl Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Japan’s capital is seeing an increasing number of boarding house options, but is it the right choice for you?
Architectural landmark is in a fantastic location from which to immerse yourself in the Tokyo lifestyle while seeing the city’s sights.
And even if the owner won’t budge on the rent, you can still negotiate for some concessions that could save you a ton of cash.
Golgo 13 has spent his life putting bullets in people, and now you can put your life in him.
Tokyo’s much-ballyhooed Kichijoji only makes it to number-three, while an outsider with easy access to Tokyo takes the top spot.
In Japan, it’s all about finding an apartment that’s close to the station, and they don’t get any closer than this one outside downtown Tokyo.
While they might look appealing to visitors, according to residents, these suburbs can be hell to live in.
This expat shows us why she loves her 8 square-metre (86 square-foot) living space in Japan’s crowded capital.
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Harajuku Station will be demolished after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
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Watch as these Japanese cats treat their brand new, giant cushion with extreme suspicion
New cat hotel in Japan lets you watch kitties right outside your window for entire stay【Pics】
Believe it or not, those aren’t pantyhose that this woman is wearing
We visit the new all-you-can-eat KFC buffet restaurant in Tokyo
Japan’s first dedicated e-sports hotel to open this spring with three full floors of gaming gear
Japanese cosplay comedians perfectly recreate Street Fighter II…if you close your eyes【Video】
What’s in a name? The 10 most common surnames in Japan (and their meanings)
This amazingly detailed theme park map is what Tokyo Ghibli Land would look like
Japanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts too
“Selfish” Studio Ghibli producer apologizes while announcing price reduction for art exhibit
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