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Suntory whiskey chocolates now exist in Japan thanks to aroma chocolatier

Whiskey aficionados are always happy to have distiller Suntory’s premium varieties in their glass, and now you can have them in your chocolate too.

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What’s the true reason for Japanese train delays classed as “customer support”?

When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.

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How to cancel a floor on a Japanese elevator

Cool hack will save you time and keep you in everyone’s good books.

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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”

What happens when we put our faith in a cab driver for local restaurant recommendations in Hokkaido?

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Japan’s Mini Stop rolls out “Addictive Kitchen” hash browns to satisfy Japan’s “potato refugees”

McDonald’s Japan potato shortage continues to be an opportunity for competitors using local growers.

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Taste-testing the “cheese that gives you weird dreams”【Experiment】

The Japanese Internet is buzzing about this mysterious blue cheese, and as usual, we’re ahead of schedule on the weirdness.

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New Japanese KitKat is…a Heartful Bear!

Japan-exclusive chocolate comes with special messages for Valentine’s Day.

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Is McDonald’s Japan’s new Godiva hot chocolate worth the relatively high price?

In a country where you can buy cheap drinks everywhere, expensive luxuries need to be worth the calories.

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Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino is the only date we need this Valentine’s Day

A cool beverage that knows how to treat you right.

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Japan’s Hardcore Gamer General Election generates different results from casuals survey…sort of

One director dominates the top 10, which looks very different from the casual poll, except in one way.

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Lace boxer briefs for men: Japanese company creates underwear that’s beautiful and functional

Who says only women should wear lace?

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Japanese man breaks into school to recover stuff teacher took from him…over 40 years ago

It should still be around somewhere, right?

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How to eat a kebab without making a godawful mess – Advice from an Akihabara kebab merchant

Our otaku reporter loves kebabs and wants the food to end up in his mouth, not on his shirt and anime merch.

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Meet the Japanese grandma who manually operates vending machines in the countryside

A unique place where there really is a person inside the machine. 

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Studio Ghibli’s Porco Rosso: Behind-the-scenes trivia and secret Easter eggs revealed

Insider revelations shed new light on the beloved anime film.

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Touken Rambu chocolates are a treat for anime fans and a test of how well you know the characters

Our resident blade boy supporter doesn’t need to look at the label to know what flavor her favorite characters are.

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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gets a happy ending to his broken eraser tale

Anime studio touched by the kindness of a fan who grew up watching Ghibli movies. 

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Japan’s best-selling beer is changing its recipe for the first time in 35 years

Will a new brewing process make Asahi Super Dry even more super?

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Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case

Lunch like a warrior in Tokyo for a limited time.

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Turn your water bottle into a Japanese toilet!

Complete with a two-metre jet spray to get the party started.

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