Take a bite out of one of these popular places where you can see the behind-the-scenes manufacturing process of some of your favorite foods in Japan.
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Film characters in an egg carton make this one of the studio’s most unusual releases of the year.
Here are four great places in Japan where you can enjoy both the fall foliage as well as a soak in the hot springs.
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Looking for a scenic outing this month? This lakeside park in Shiga will leave you transfixed with all of its autumn glory.
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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
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You can now buy Shinkansen first-class oshibori moist towelettes online, no ticket required
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements- Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area- Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
【Exploring Unfamiliar Japan】We stayed in a 120-year-old Japanese home, here’s how you can too
You can now buy Shinkansen first-class oshibori moist towelettes online, no ticket required
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Yoshinoya’s Pokémon beef and curry bowls return and bring Pikachu along for the fun【Photos】
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building serves up an exclusive ramen
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best onigiri rice balls?【Taste test】
AR sport Hado added to Shizuoka high school curriculum
Japan now has Ronuts, donuts topped with slices of cake for two-in-one dessert decadence
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