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A new online service called Bemool has just been launched in Japan targeted at men who don’t know how to dress themselves. For a meager service fee of 5,000 yen (about $60 US), a stylish and pretty expert will go out and buy some outfits for you, something that is no doubt a god-send for shopping-averse–hell, going-out-in-public-averse–net denizens. Read More
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Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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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
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
13 surprising Japanese translations of American movie titles
Starbucks Japan opens new cafe and art gallery in top Tokyo tourist neighbourhood
Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
23 flavors, five top recommendations for the wide world of Kikkoman soy milk【Taste test】
Furious train otaku in Japan confront foreign bicyclist after he gets in the way of their cameras