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Capsule House K was the mountain retreat of architect Kisho Kurosawa, but now it can be yours for the night.
Join us on a guided tour of the film set where hundreds of Japanese period movies and dramas are filmed every year.
Hokkaido Kaitaku no Mura is a golden opportunity to explore Japanese history and earn some otaku cred.
Seeing broken graphics in the real world almost breaks the brain. Read More
With bright color schemes and unusual room designs, this complex would be a unique place to live!
The people of Nakagin Capsule Tower are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of the soon-to-be-demolished iconic building.
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Starbucks adds a Snoopy Frappuccino and Charlie Brown cappuccino to its menu in Japan!
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Ash’s Japanese voice actress nails Pokémon anime theme one last time before retiring from role【Vid】
McDonald’s Japan’s new daifuku pie: Is it as good as the Japanese sweet that inspired it?
Lush x Super Mario Bros. Movie collaboration is filled with surprises for Nintendo fans
We try an easy, cheesy, Italian-inspired camp meal using instant noodles【Recipe】
Japan’s first made-to-order natto store will make you fermented beans without the putrid smell
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Retro PlayStation bags and accessories take you back to the ’90s without breaking the bank
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10 sakura-viewing events to enjoy the Tokyo area’s cherry blossoms in 2023
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Giant 1,431-square meter arcade and bar opening in downtown Tokyo from Bandai Namco
Japan’s newest capsule toys: Capsules that Absolutely Won’t Open【Photos】
Pizza Hut adds a “too much coriander” pizza to its lineup in Japan
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Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
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Gigantic new anime store opening soon in Tokyo, and here’s a sneak-peek【Photos】- Japan’s newest capsule toys: Capsules that Absolutely Won’t Open【Photos】
New Japanese KitKat combines two flavours in one for brand new taste sensation
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
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Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
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
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Image-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so right
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
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We try an easy, cheesy, Italian-inspired camp meal using instant noodles【Recipe】
Japan’s first made-to-order natto store will make you fermented beans without the putrid smell
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
The first restaurant in Japan to serve anmitsu sweets is still in business and still amazing
Japan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open, lets you pump giant manga meat
Shrine in Japan issues “beautiful woman certificates,” so we went to get one【Photos】
“Grandpa’s F**k it, Whatever Anything Best 3” gacha is today’s weird capsule machine find
Ito En releases drinkable cold ramen in Japan
Snow sakura! Spring and winter collide as frost and cherry blossoms mingle in Japan 【Photos】
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
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Japanese city offering authentic handcrafted swords in exchange for “tax” payments
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