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Japanese arcade owner arrested for allegedly rigging crane games to be unwinnable

Japan’s first-ever crane game fraud investigation claims arcades used secret setting so prizes could only be won in employee demonstrations.

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Butter on sushi? We’d heard it was great, but we wouldn’t believe it without trying it ourselves

Fans swear this sushi restaurant’s butter unagi is amazing, so we taste-tested it.

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Starbucks promises “new world of matcha” with green tea cheese Frappuccino, citrus green tea

Two new beverages are ready to take green tea sweets to unexplored areas of your palate.

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Apple still lets video game developers keep their loot box odds a secret in Japan

Recent rule that companies must disclose probabilities not yet added to Japanese App Store, perhaps due to cultural differences.

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New Pokémon earrings and hair accessories will have you looking Pikachu-perfect

Need something special to finish off your holiday party outfit? Let Pikachu and Eevee help.

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Japan’ newest chocolate snacks were developed by an AI program

Maybe it won’t be all bad when the machines gain sentience, as long as they prepare some nice snacks for us.

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Japanese convenience store’s fried chicken pizza burger is a some-assembly-required masterpiece

Frankenstein’s monster of fried chicken is frighteningly tasty.

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New Studio Ghibli Spirited Away merchandise: Golden amulets tell fortunes from No Face’s belly

The six secret talismans from the movie contain hidden meanings for your future.

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A reader asks Mr. Sato to meet in-person, and gives him an unforgettable message

Usually, people email Mr. Sato to call him garbage, but this young woman from Singapore had something else to say.

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In always-polite Japan, KFC has low-smell fried chicken so you won’t bother people on the train

KFC Japan wants to help keep the smell of your finger-lickin’ good meal out of other passengers’ noses.

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Gundams take over interior of Tokyo shopping mall that already has a full-scale Gundam out front

Rare chance to ice skate next to giant anime robot also part of winter festivities.

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Used tissues and odors: The five most disgusting types of customer at a Japanese Internet cafe

Somehow, “customers who have sex in the booths” doesn’t top this industry veteran’s list.

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Deep-fried sushi exists in Japan, and here’s where to try it【Taste test】

Is this a country-fair style affront to Japanese cuisine, or a delicious idea we should have thought of sooner? Our reporter Meg finds out.

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Reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas at a Japanese zombie dance party

And yes, Zombie Santa will be there too.

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The luxurious new Bâton d’or La Recolte Pocky has us feeling fancy【Taste test】

With an elegant French name like that, we knew we were in for something special!

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Travel tip: 100 yen shop solves the “What do I do with my trash?” problem visitors face in Japan

A clever solution to one of the biggest annoyances about traveling in Japan.

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Japan’s Family Mart convenience store chain adding fitness clubs to select locations

A convenient way to stay in shape.

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Japan’s new imitation Oreos are here, but how do they compare to the made-in-China real deal?

Company that previously produced made-in-Japan Oreos is back in the sandwich cookie game, and our reporter Meg is ready to score the fight.

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Smartphone app finds empty restroom stalls in Tokyo subway station, makes pooing easier than ever

Because the last thing you want to do is wander through one of Tokyo’s massive stations while trying to hold in a dump.

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Perfect-location Osaka hotel’s rates start at just 15 bucks, give you no reason not to visit

Unbeatable price still puts you in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.

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