Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
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Mr. Sato attempts to eat this traditional Japanese sweet for the first time and realizes that it’s not for novices. Read More
Gift shop kimono are almost nothing like the real thing, but can Mr. Sato’s fashion aura transcend national boundaries?
Slurping is the norm in a Japanese noodle house, but is it OK to bite off your ramen if it’s more than you can chew?
Organizing Committee considers relaxing rules for the Games during Japan’s always hot and humid summer.
A long stretch of the Yamanote Line is taking a break while construction crews get ready for its newest station.
A tumbler with a built-in snow dome and a mug with a whipped cream lid are just some of the highlights in the new collection.
Techniques developed in Kyoto hundreds of years ago make Pikachu as beautiful as he is adorable.
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Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
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History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
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- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches
Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Japanese city encouraging visitors and locals to cosplay as ninja for annual Ninja Festa
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
This little-known temple in rural Japan has a giant Buddha bigger than Kamakura’s or Nara’s【Pics】
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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