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Sanrio’s adorable Embroidered Badge Biscuits solve the too-cute-to-eat snack dilemma【Photo】
Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
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Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku’s new stage costume inspires gorgeous shoes in the real world【Photos】
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It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
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Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box- Traditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
One Piece to become late-night anime next month, changes time slot for first time in 18 years
Dinner in the Sky arrives in Tokyo, serves meals with a unique view above the city
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Clear tonkotsu ramen becomes a cult hit at “Ramen Runway” in Japan
Mt. Fuji festival to combine fireworks and cherry blossoms for unforgettably beautiful night
Studio Ghibli anime stamps help seal your love for popular movie characters
Ruru Cafe Shibuya wows customers by serving coffee and sweets on unique water tables
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
We try all-you-can-eat raw eggs for 730 yen, turns out to be way better than it sounds
Years of east-west Japan rivalry decided as McDonald’s officially refers to itself as “Makudo”
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