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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.




















Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Studio Ghibli unleashes Turnip Head on the world
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Yoshinoya invites you to give the gift of beef bowls this Mother’s Day
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
Studio Ghibli unleashes Turnip Head on the world
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Top Japanese university racks up fourth voyeur arrest in as many months
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japanese restaurant serves extra wide noodles next to Tokyo Station
Studio Ghibli adapts the world’s oldest manga into short animation for conservation project
Spirited Away bathhouse spirits steal the spotlight in new Studio Ghibli finger puppet collection