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People who didn’t win the official New Year’s greeting card lottery now have a new chance to win discounted or even free entry to certain hot springs.
Annual event in Chichibu is worth getting out of the city and venturing into the cold for.
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.
When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
What happens when we put our faith in a cab driver for local restaurant recommendations in Hokkaido?
McDonald’s Japan potato shortage continues to be an opportunity for competitors using local growers.
The Japanese Internet is buzzing about this mysterious blue cheese, and as usual, we’re ahead of schedule on the weirdness.
In a country where you can buy cheap drinks everywhere, expensive luxuries need to be worth the calories.
One director dominates the top 10, which looks very different from the casual poll, except in one way.
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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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
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