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Journey from the north to south of the country with this collection of rare, region-exclusive ice creams.
Following Japan’s “paper tiger sandwich” incident, we went out and bought every sandwich we could find to investigate.
Our resident otaku looks back on the last decade with year-by-year picks of the best of the best.
Japanese researchers use mannequin heads to prove that face coverings really do work against COVID-19.
Tasting history at Rairaiken, the restaurant that introduced Japan to ramen over 100 years ago.
Putting together “Battleship Island” gave us a new perspective on what life was like for the families that lived there.
Comparing the big three Japanese convenience stores’ versions of the country’s number-one sweet bread.
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Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
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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
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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
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Foreign resident of Japan starts work as city’s first-ever non-Japanese rickshaw puller【Photos】
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Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
A century’s worth of Japanese beauty trends, from silver screen chic to puffy-eyed catharsis
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
We visit the restaurant where Prime Minister Abe ate with reporters, since he didn’t invite us
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