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And don’t even think of getting married in silence, because you’d be ripping off John Cage.
We interview Japan’s least-popular form of currency and the only bill not to be getting a slick new face-lift in the near future.
The Colonel’s company can’t convince enough customers to cram their chops with chicken, and that has cold hard cash consequences.
It’s unclear what the foreign matter is as of yet, but the company isn’t taking any chances with how they handle the situation.
Working hours at this shrimp processing and packaging plant are outlined as: “Whenever the heck you feel like it.”
Turns out even physical media benefits from a free trial, one of Japan’s largest manga publishers learns.




















Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
We tried making edible jewels: One recipe gives you three delicious versions!
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
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
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
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
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Daiso’s 100-yen ramen egg makers even better in smaller sizes
We tried making edible jewels: One recipe gives you three delicious versions!
Pokémon-themed doughnut lucky bag is filled with sweet surprises
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Toilet rubber theft baffles, grosses out Japan
Tokyo Disneyland changes the faces of their Mickey and Minnie costumes, breaks fans hearts
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
This is Akihabara’s best hidden food vending machine: The Mansei meat sandwich machine!
“Moe temple” in Tokyo to woo anime geeks with maid cafe