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We set out to dispel rumours about the shrine’s mysterious power…but it ends up biting us in the butt.
The “octagon” is a Hokkaido fish that’s virtually unknown elsewhere in Japan…but is this one secret better left undiscovered?
Japan’s pocket pouch sandwiches shined on the Olympic stage, and now they’re teaming up with Pizza Hut Japan.
This might be the year for Tokyo Revengers, but there are plenty of other well-known characters in this cosplay photo collection.
We wanted to eat fresh-from-the-boat tuna but couldn’t, so we did the next most logical thing and built a realistic tuna fishing boat instead.
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
Our visiting Japanese reporter shares her thoughts on the Spanish capital’s tribute to Japanese culture in its various forms.
Unfortunately forgetful granny’s hidden treasure box did not contain tissues, so you’ll want to grab some of your own.
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