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Japan’s award-winning crab gadget saves you from soggy noodles

This new kitchen helper has claws, a growling stomach, and some serious charm.

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Foreign tourists spending at Japanese department stores dropping rapidly, study says

Tax-exempt spending falls for fifth consecutive month compared to previous year.

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Starbucks Japan serves surprise fall Frappuccino with rare appearance by Western pear【Taste test】

Western pear hardly ever shows up in desserts in Japan, but does it work as a Frappuccino flavor?

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Policewoman forgets gun in restroom, continuing an odd trend in Japan

Well, at least she washed her hands, apparently.

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All Mt. Fuji summit trails are now closed as hiking season ends

But as one season of Fuji fun ends, another is just beginning.

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This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret

And that regret is entirely on us, not on Shimosa Nakayama Station.

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Starbucks Japan releases a surprising new Frappuccino for autumn

Limited-edition beverage reveals the heartwarming story of a nearly extinct fruit.

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Everything you need to know about climbing Japan’s second-highest volcano

With a historical pilgrimage route and a skyline road above the clouds, Mt. Ontake offers a journey through culture, spirituality, and breathtaking nature.

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We snag some mini-sized Sanrio book and Ribon manga capsule toys to satisfy our shojo senses

No, these aren’t just cleverly decorated toys–they’re fully readable volumes!

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Mister Donut donuts go trick-or-treating, get Japan’s best cheap chocolate for Halloween

Two of Japan’s favorite sweet snacks of he people team up for a very early, and welcome, start to Halloween snack season.

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Why is this entertainment complex skyscraper in Tokyo almost deserted in the afternoon?

Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.

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McDonald’s Japan’s moon-viewing mochi pies are a little more westernized-tasting this year

Taste-testing the new-recipe Tsukimi Pie.

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Starbucks Japan vs. Tully’s Coffee: Which limited-edition autumn drink is better?

Two companies from Seattle go head-to-head in Japan. 

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Our authentic, homemade red pickled ginger triumphs over store-bought versions【SoraKitchen】

Sometimes the secret to an unforgettable flavor lies in just one simple step.

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What happened when pose maestro Julio Janpierre met Mr Sato in Tokyo

Tokyo has never seen this much blue steel since Hansel and Derek Zoolander.  

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Temple-heavy Kyoto presenting a unique challenge for travelers looking for Muslim prayer rooms

Kyoto City Tourism Association extends help to those looking for a place to pray the Islamic way.

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Braving a Japanese national fireworks competition with 10x more people than the city population

Small town turns into major city for one night.

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The potential pitfalls of ordering a Kids Frappuccino at Starbucks Japan

You can only buy this drink at four special stores, but there’s a word of warning for those who try it. 

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Is Kyoto really as crowded with foreign tourists as they say?

Assessing the state of overtourism firsthand reveals some surprising results. 

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Japanese convenience store showdown: Who’s got the best red rice sekihan rice balls?【Taste test】

It’s a red-letter day for sekihan fans.

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