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The best things in life are priceless, but the most useful things tend to only cost about 100 yen (US$0.90).
Eating ice cream every day for a month may seem like a breeze, but here’s some great practical advice to consider before indulging.
McDonald’s and KFC Japan, plus a few others, give us multiple ways to eat the moon this autumn.
Channel a samurai from the Warring States Period, when masks were worn to protect the face from swords and arrows.
Ever had the water go cold on you suddenly while you’re in the shower? That may have been your wife getting “puchi” revenge.
7-Eleven, Lawson, and Family Mart all have their own exclusive instant noodles, and we were surprised by who makes some of them.
Seilan is one of the most unique tipples in Japan, making sunsets appear like magic in “Blue Samurai” drinks.
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.
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