Mysterious warehouse is a secret destination that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
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You can only buy this drink at four special stores, but there’s a word of warning for those who try it.
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A giant Pikachu beguiles us with its cute face and affordable price tag, but there’s one surprising hurdle to owning one.
Three Frappuccinos for children, and a tiny condiment bar with syrups so little ones can customise their drinks like a grown-up.
An upcoming legal change will finally allow divorcing couples to seek joint custody of their children in Japan and opinions are mixed.
Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
This store-in-a-store is for all of the littlest Pokémon lovers in your life, with play and rest areas to entertain the whole family.
Grown-ups dish on the appropriate amounts of New Year’s money to gift depending on the age of a child.
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Student says she stepped in when she saw adults walking past the young girl, who was soaked in the rain.
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