The mega popular kaitenzushi chain has a new branch in downtown Tokyo, and they let us into the back room.
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Has the brand improved on their first release, when its decorations looked more like Chinese food?
Our mild-mannered reporter gets hooked up with the king of bad-boy haircuts in Japan, the “regent.”
Sales not of party wigs or cosplay wigs, but everyday wigs–especially for men–are booming right now!
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“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
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Kyoto government worker assaults coworker for spoiling popular manga series at the office
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Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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10 yakuza members arrested for stealing sea cucumbers from ocean
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