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Does this lesser-known noodle variant of the quick-and-easy tamago kake gohan (TKG) have what it takes to become the next big thing?
Tokyo’s famous otaku neighbourhood was the place to be for some of the hottest characters this Halloween.
Aji no Moto tasted so good, some people thought there must be some creepy creatures on the ingredient list.
Traditional accommodation in Tokyo’s ritzy Minato Ward doesn’t get much cheaper than this…but there’s a catch.
Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.
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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Shopping at Japanese convenience store Lawson? Don’t forget to take a cooking pot with you!
Yokohama restaurant serves fried axolotl, along with giant isopod, camel, and crocodile
Starbucks releases a special sparkly tumbler in Japan to support diversity
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- Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train- Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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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
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Shopping at Japanese convenience store Lawson? Don’t forget to take a cooking pot with you!
Yokohama restaurant serves fried axolotl, along with giant isopod, camel, and crocodile
Starbucks releases a special sparkly tumbler in Japan to support diversity
Super Mario and Baskin-Robbins release a power-up ice cream collection in Japan
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Our Japanese writer tries the cutting edge in men’s fashion from AliExpress
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
The top 8 fast food chains in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Japan creates Umeboshi Pickled Plum and Takuan Pickled Radish colas to pair with rice dishes
Japanese alcohol company accused of advertising to children, pulls commercial off the air
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