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Local landmark lets you quench your thirst and satisfy your curiosity with just one of Japan’s cheapest vending machine-usable coins.
It’s the first Japanese-flavored item they’ve released in 16 years, so sweets fans have good reason to expect it to be delicious.
These collections of samurai armor, ancient artifacts, and futuristic technology are sure to pique your interest.
We ignored the advice of one reviewer who said to “never, ever eat” the video game-inspired dish, but was our courageous decision a foolish one too?
We spend a day straining our necks and filling our anime-loving hearts to bursting staring up at the brand-new, full-size Unicorn Gundam statue.
Fugu, one of Japan’s most gourmet foods, is the ramen star of the classy Ginza neighborhood.
Gorgeous enough for the fanciest restaurant in Tokyo, this is actually available only from one of Japan’s most popular convenience store chains.
Kumamoto Prefecture‘s stunning “Road To Laputa“, which looks like Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky come to life, may close permanently.
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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
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Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
Mister Donut’s new Kyoto roasted green tea donut is a mess…in the best possible way
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Tiny house by Muji finally goes on sale in Japan
Ridesharing services legalized for Tokyo and Kyoto, but does this change anything?
Wizarding World Japan releases Dark Mark soy sauce dish among other new products
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
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