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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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We visit an awesome sauna in Tokyo that’s ladies-only on days that end in zero
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Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Looking for a Japanese convenience store souvenir? Seicomart has a legendary hit product for fans
Tough times for Japanese pubs as izakaya bankruptcies come at highest rate in more than a decade
“I just wanted her to see my T-back” doesn’t save Japanese man from being arrested for exposing butt
Nintendo bringing real-life Zelda Zonai Device capsule toy machines to Japan【Photos】
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】- Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing 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
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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Shimonoseki’s Koreantown isn’t like Tokyo’s or Osaka’s, but it has a retro atmosphere all its own
We visit an awesome sauna in Tokyo that’s ladies-only on days that end in zero
After 21 years, Harajuku’s famous Lolita fashion and cosplay shop is permanently closing
Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins release a power-up ice cream collection in Japan
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Rules of tea, business cards, and bowing – 10 Japanese business manners young people are tired of
New North Korean Sneakers Bear More than a Passing Resemblance to Japanese Brand
Sushi chains Sushiro and Kyotaru combine to make fishy megastore, but we spot major oversight
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Ghibli Park takes us behind the scenes of its making with a special movie release- Japanese swimsuit models celebrate Bikini Day 2018【Photos】
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