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Can’t decide between tempura and pork cutlet? This restaurant lets you have both in ridiculously large quantities.
Baffled commenters don’t see why basic politeness is being treated like a crime, but police say the exchange was suspicious.
Pokémon fashion comes to Harajuku, and we’ve got a massive photo preview to help you decide how to customize your dress shirt.
We taste-test a revolution in potato chips, and realize that something important has been missing all along.
Tokyo is still waiting for its sakura to start blooming, but Hirosaki Castle, in the frozen north, is already beautifully pink.
No loyalty program or first-class ticket required for this traveler’s oasis with free drinks, loaner Nintendo Switch systems, and shower booths.
The least-faithful prefecture in the survey is often laughed at for being uncool, but responding residents seem to be plenty popular.
Immigration Bureau’s relaxed visa policy has boosted tourism from southeast Asia, but it seems to have come with an unwanted side-effect.
Musician Norm Nakamura’s movie-like story is a real-life example of how far you can go if you really chase your dreams.
Our often-single reporter gets a startling surprise from his girlfriend, and eats something he’s never had before.
A prodigal Taco Bell customer returns to the franchise and is surprised with what he finds.
Many complain that Brassiere Day has become too commercial, so our team straps in to find the true spirit of the season.
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