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We snag some mini-sized Sanrio book and Ribon manga capsule toys to satisfy our shojo senses

No, these aren’t just cleverly decorated toys–they’re fully readable volumes!

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Mister Donut donuts go trick-or-treating, get Japan’s best cheap chocolate for Halloween

Two of Japan’s favorite sweet snacks of he people team up for a very early, and welcome, start to Halloween snack season.

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Why is this entertainment complex skyscraper in Tokyo almost deserted in the afternoon?

Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.

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McDonald’s Japan’s moon-viewing mochi pies are a little more westernized-tasting this year

Taste-testing the new-recipe Tsukimi Pie.

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Starbucks Japan vs. Tully’s Coffee: Which limited-edition autumn drink is better?

Two companies from Seattle go head-to-head in Japan. 

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Our authentic, homemade red pickled ginger triumphs over store-bought versions【SoraKitchen】

Sometimes the secret to an unforgettable flavor lies in just one simple step.

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What happened when pose maestro Julio Janpierre met Mr Sato in Tokyo

Tokyo has never seen this much blue steel since Hansel and Derek Zoolander.  

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Temple-heavy Kyoto presenting a unique challenge for travelers looking for Muslim prayer rooms

Kyoto City Tourism Association extends help to those looking for a place to pray the Islamic way.

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Braving a Japanese national fireworks competition with 10x more people than the city population

Small town turns into major city for one night.

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The potential pitfalls of ordering a Kids Frappuccino at Starbucks Japan

You can only buy this drink at four special stores, but there’s a word of warning for those who try it. 

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Is Kyoto really as crowded with foreign tourists as they say?

Assessing the state of overtourism firsthand reveals some surprising results. 

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Japanese convenience store showdown: Who’s got the best red rice sekihan rice balls?【Taste test】

It’s a red-letter day for sekihan fans.

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Mr. Sato takes on two of Muji’s most powerful Chocolate Mint ice creams*

*One of them actually sacrificed the “ice cream” designation to be more powerfully minty.

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Upcoming themed cafe answers the question “What if Hokusai had opened an eatery?”

The tie-in cafe to a Hokusai exhibition at the Creative Museum Tokyo will feature a menu that pays homage to the beloved artist’s famous works.

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Pizza Hut Japan unveils new matcha pizza, crafted with a Kyoto tea shop founded in Uji in 1860

The chain’s first-ever Japanese-style sweet pizza has some very surprising ingredients. 

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Rent-a-scary person company appears in Japan, seems an awful lot like a straight-up gang

If you’re paying people to intimidate others into doing what you want them to do, doesn’t that make you a mobster?

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Why does this sushi restaurant serve raw tuna in an ice cream cone?【Taste test】

Totomaru shatters our expectations, but can they win our hearts?

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Discovering Paapo, the secret flavor behind the happosai enjoyed by Osakan families

It tastes just like what mom used to make.

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McDonald’s Japan unveils moon-viewing sukiyaki burgers and sweets for tsukimi season

This year brings new twists on the autumn culinary tradition.

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Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time

Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.

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