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Adults can indulge in a coffee or alcoholic beverage paired with soft serve ice cream at this new oasis of calm in the city.
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Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district.
A new model of urban community collaboration in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area connects the generations using mint as a bridge.
Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture.
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There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side.
Tenshoku Sodan Bar seeks to fill a need that’s not served by the traditional job-hunting process.
There are more than 600 bars and pubs in Noge, and these wristbands seek to help you find one that’s just right for you.
Northern Japanese town famous for its castles and cherry blossoms also has one of the country’s most unique hotels.
Future Lemon Sour is a world-first, but does it really recreate the izakaya experience at home?
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Osaka’s famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign
New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year’s to use, so they’re available right now
Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
The cheapest bento at this Osaka shop is only 200 yen, but is it actually any good?
Man in Suzuka offered 9 million yen for his semen, conned out of 38 million yen
Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat
Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall
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What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?- Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store
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American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visa
Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
- Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan
New Gundam plush goods mix cosplay and comfort for Char-custom-level coziness [Pics]
We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka
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Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person
Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods
Studio Ghibli’s Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]- Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]- What’s it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?
Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship
Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody
Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?
Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand
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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there’s only one place in the world where you can see it
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir
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Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we’ve tried it [Taste test]
Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat
Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan
Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan
Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall
Japanese taxi drivers granted right to kick rude passengers out of their cabs before destination
Japan’s bean sprout shortage hitting Jiro-style ramen businesses hard
Shiga woman defrauded 4.4M yen by man asking for money to fly down from the ISS and marry her
This Japanese sandwich mascot is filled with fiery rage, and he’s got a point [Video]
Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo’s Ginza are Japan’s latest tourism culture clash
We hunt for treasure at an all-you-can-stuff Kanagawa secondhand shop for just 1,000 yen
Japan’s Suica Penguin character is “graduating”, and you can choose its successor
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KFC Japan releases its first thigh-meat fried chicken burger in 43 years, but was it worth the wait?
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