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Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Sailor Moon and J-pop mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki team up for collaboration, pre-defeat scalpers
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli releases giant Totoro plushies in Japan
Driving up the Miyagi coastline, four years after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Eat at a kotatsu while enjoying the view from Osaka’s Harukas 300 Observatory this winterThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli releases giant Totoro plushies in Japan
Driving up the Miyagi coastline, four years after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Eat at a kotatsu while enjoying the view from Osaka’s Harukas 300 Observatory this winter
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Japanese train-themed karaoke lets you belt out announcements without being a public nuisance
Pokémon manhole covers make their debut in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture
Pokémon Mister Donut lucky bags essentially pay you with Pokémon merch for eating dessert
Roland, king of Japan’s host club scene, shows us his self-isolation routine【Video】
Clash of the instant ramen! Taste-testing seven instant noodles on a flavor trip across Kyushu