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Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?

Shinjuku Ward Office has a restaurant that’s open to anyone, but have they kept up their quality and value since our last visit?

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Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?

This crustacean does more than just keep time on your three-minute instant noodles.

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Which of Japan’s main coffee shop chains is best for a caffeine-free life?

Hunting for Japan’s best caffeine-free drinks in these temples to caffeine.
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves

“People don’t forget to take their testicles with them when they go home” says sauna in explaining new policy.

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Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026

Proof that hanami flower-viewing season is a delicious time of year in Japan.

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Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days

Good idea to hold the election before it’s too hot to think.

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Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]

Marugame Seimen branch in downtown Tokyo transforms into an anime eatery with awesome artwork inside and out.

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Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record

Billions turned in to police, and billions returned to owners.

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Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen

The treasures of Dragon Ball come to one of Japan’s favorite noodle restaurant chains.

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Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]

The Yukifuri Wagyu Obanazawa Sirloin and Rib Loin Steak Rice Box has a long name, a high price, and our stomach’s interest.

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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026

Sakura is usually associated with the colour pink, so why is this collection so blue?

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Kyoto raises hotel accommodation tax to fight overtourism, travelers could pay up to 10 times more

Higher rates now in effect, projected to bring in more than 7 billion yen in extra revenue.

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Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda

Move aside, Uncle Rikuro – Aunt Wanda is here to steal your fluffy souffle crown, without the raisins.

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The best Hobonichi diaries, covers and stationery for 2026

It’s not too late to get organised with One Piece, Tomie, Mother, and Tamagotchi at your fingertips.

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Ramen for 99 yen?!? Best value-for-money noodles found at unlikely chain in Japan

Not many people know about it, but there’s a way to get ramen for just 64 cents in Japan.

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Potama serves up epic rice balls like no other, and there’s only one store in Tokyo

Soul food from a tropical island, made fresh in the capital. 

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Eevee returns to Japan’s famous Tokyo Banana, bundled with a cute tote bag

The beloved Tokyo souvenir re-introduces chocolate sponge Eevee cakes, along with a collectible keepsake for fans.

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The fish in rural Fukui that rivals Japan’s most auspicious sea bream

This Obama delicacy impresses with its sashimi-like flavor, which is almost unthinkable for a preserved food.

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Drift ice in Japan is a disappearing winter miracle you need to see now

A trip on the Aurora icebreaker boat takes you to the southernmost point where the ocean freezes.

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Tokyo street sweets: The must-snack treats of Nakano’s Refutei

No trip to Tokyo’s other otaku neighborhood is complete without a visit to this local landmark.

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