Commonly used kanji’s components don’t make a lot of sense nowadays, but once upon a time…
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We take you through a day at the sumo, with all-new procedures, restrictions and perks for spectators.
Former SKE48 member claimed to be an investing expert with a can’t-fail get-rich-quick scheme.
Policy also allows for bereavement leave when idols retire, leaving office early for surprise concerts.
It’s not the first full-scale figure of the Eva pilot, but it’s the first one you can pose.
A 161-year-old green tea company from Kyoto takes the helm for new “Blooming Matcha” collection.
First they came for the bags and I said “cool.” Then they came for the spoons and I said “sure, that’s cool too.”
Sea squirts, also known as sea pineapples, are a rare find in most parts of Japan, but now they come in canned form!
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026- Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】- Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima- Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Survey finds more than 70 percent of Japanese children have an online friend
Off-the-shoulder schoolgirl dresses look like something Japan would love, but it didn’t make them
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
Japanese breakfast ramen for US$3.50 in Shinjuku is the morning meal you didn’t know you needed
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Udon Doughnuts boom in popularity, get a whole new look at Japanese restaurant chain
Here comes Japan’s newest fruit dessert sandwich: 7-Eleven’s purple Blueberry Sandwich!
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 kanji with ironic meanings【Weird Top Five】
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