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Ever imagined yourself stepping off the plane onto the Land of the Rising Sun for the first time? If you’ve not had the chance to experience it for yourself yet then you can do so vicariously with our competition winner Ashley in the video below. Warning: things get a little bit emotional!
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Starbucks Japan releases a special tea latte to celebrate the Year of the Snake
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winterJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionStarbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Starbucks Japan releases a special tea latte to celebrate the Year of the Snake
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Skirt that will make cat cafe cats love you supposedly found at Uniqlo’s sister brand
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
Hilarious Japanese commercial shows what happens when you beat the company president
Ghibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
Daiso recalls cut-your-finger joke knives for being REAL cut-your-finger knives
