Cherry blossom parties are the archetypal spring social event in Japan, but many see an upside to solo sakura.
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A subdued sakura season is a sad turn of events for Japan, but free pizza always puts a smile on people’s faces.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
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Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Same-sex prostitution business technically legal in Japan, goes untouched by police
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Silver 1,000 yen coin to be issued for Shinkansen’s 50th anniversary
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