Enako dresses up to celebrate new service that lets you go for a drive with Hatsune Miku.
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Instead of booking just a pool to film at, NHK booked THE pool.
Reveals trick of the trade regarding no-towel onsen travel videos.
Sexy science experiment tests one of Japan’s most persistent pieces of folk wisdom.
Fans get out their zoom lenses as Enako’s outdoor photo session salutes one of anime’s most beloved magical girls.
Japanese fetish designer wins the war against plain style.
A belated Christmas present from Japan’s idols and models.
A five-piece girl group like the Spice Girls, only larger and with nicknames like “Fried Chicken” and “Ham and Sausages”.
Enako is ready to take her cosplay act to its biggest stage yet with a brand-new photo collection produced by manga mega-publisher Shueisha.
The granddaddy of yokai anime, Gegege no Kitaro, gets an unexpected salute as it reaches the half-century milestone.
Nightclub dancers, the Japan women’s national football team, and a famous Tokyo landmark are all hidden inside the design.
Direct descendant of Date Masamune becomes first Japanese entrant to win talent portion with her beautiful opera vocals.
Yuumi Kato thrills audience at pre-broadcast event by transforming from sexy ninja to magical warrior Sailor Moon in seconds.
Side characters Sailors Uranus and Neptune take center stage for new bra and pantie set designed with the wearer’s comfort in mind.
A costume party in one of Tokyo’s most fashionable neighborhoods brings some beauty to the scary celebration.
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We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
How safe is Japan? New interactive map reveals reports of crime around the country
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
Japan’s new imitation Oreos are here, but how do they compare to the made-in-China real deal?
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New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
7-Eleven refuses to cooperate with municipal request to cover up its porno magazines in Japan
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Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Pizza keychains from Japan are both cute and practical
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Japan’s number one cosplayer Enako wows crowds at Halloween event in Tokyo
Train continues to stop at rural station for lone schoolgirl until she graduates in March
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Six non-traditional osechi New Year’s meals in Japan
Japan has $10 bananas from the coldest prefecture in the country, but how do they taste?
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Learning Edo-era blade polishing techniques from a Japanese master
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
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