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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Police called out to investigate suspicious Santa in Wakayama
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
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Deer in Nara refuse crackers after Golden Week visitors leave them too full to eat【Photos】
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More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand- Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
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Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】- Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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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Make Tracks to Tokyo’s Train Bars
Nara deer leave park, head to station for food as tourist numbers tumble due to coronavirus
Japan’s 10 best Ferris wheels for beautiful views, as chosen by travelers【Survey】
Japan’s new trading card game hit has pictures of real-life middle-aged men on every card【Video】
Robot fighting franchise Medabots gets moe-fied with cute girls galore
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7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
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