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Birthday (Page 2)
Have you wondered just how old Hello Kitty is? We know her dimensions (five apples tall, with a weight of three apples), but we never really stop to think about how old this adorable little cat is. Surely she’s still in her early 20s, right? How else could someone have the energy to work so many different jobs??
Well, if you thought so, you’re wrong! Hello Kitty was born on this day 39 years ago.
That’s right, the cutest kitty in the world is almost 40!
Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramenJapan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goodsForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky loungeBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screensMcDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in TokyoMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950sForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Pokémon Cafe serves up a green tea ceremony in Japan with Poltchageist and Sinistcha matcha menu
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Official Evangelion emergency rations, with curry and beef bowls, are now on sale【Photos】
Godiva Dessert joins the cute crepe game in Harajuku
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time