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Fire up your city pop playlist for a visit to Asakusa’s legendary Marubell, where the ’80s never totally went away.
”Do we want ramen or fried food?” we asked ourselves, and the answer was “Both, obviously.”
Reeast Room is “a theme park where you can do things that you’re normally not allowed to.”
Last remaining member of original group of 20 founding idols announces graduation, says she “still loves AKB48.”
One of Japan’s best katana-collection museums recreates its swords in miniature form for you to cut up your desserts with.
The most hated forced social activity of the year in Japan could be changed to make everyone happier, Twitter user says.
Will our UFO-chasing reporter finally get the answers he’s been looking for since the alien encounter he says he had in high school?
For those who are microphone-shy or desire that perfect performance, there’s a shockingly easy way to hit higher notes (and higher scores).
The ramen croquette is here to satisfy all our guilty pleasure hunger food cravings at once.
OK kids, did you remember to finish your homework, brush your teeth, and smash every pot in the village?
Regardless if you’re a tea aficionado or simply in need of a break, unwind and de-stress at this cozy tea salon in the heart of Tokyo’s fashionable Harajuku district.
The boy’s case details intense, unpleasant customs at the school that made him too depressed to attend class.
Too busy for a sit-down meal at the Pokémon Cafe? Let Pikachu help you quickly satisfy your cravings for the sweetest meal of the day!
Fan has a theory as to why everything goes dark for losing Trainers even though they never get hurt, and it’s pretty convincing.
Guidelines from ministry say “any corporal punishment, no matter how light, is prohibited.”
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