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Virtual Snack provides real drinks and real conversation from charismatic bartenders who don’t really exist.
SoraNews24’s resident soba expert finds out what happens when an American coffeehouse whips up some Japanese buckwheat noodles in Hong Kong.
Need to fuel yourself through a whole day of sightseeing? Kitchen Gon is the place to eat.
Kyoto Prefectural Police and National Police Agency disagree on how to handle identities of remaining 25 people who lost their lives in arson attack.
Summer isn’t quite over yet, but the ice cream maker is looking ahead to two of Japan’s fall favorites.
We keep our eyes open just long enough to photograph the 50th-anniversary Sazae-san exhibition, The Real.
Dojinshi writer-turned-engineer-turned-mystery writer isn’t a fan of how anime sounds (or looks, for that matter).
Cats are apparently disappointed in us, and for some there’s a pretty understandable reason.
Boba fantasy land or boba fail? We find out if this bubble tea pop-up is really as bad as its reviews.
Women have some strong opinions on which of the many Japanese words for “I” a guy should use when talking about himself.
Professional e-sports player also skyrockets in popularity for boys, while girls’ career dreams remain steady.
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Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
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Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
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Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Exclusive Super Mario Yoshi figure to be given away at Dodgers Stadium [Video]
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
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Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
The giant bowling pins on the top of Japanese buildings often have a hidden second purpose
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Trio of thieves break into Japanese glasses store, foiled by old-timey cash register
Man passes away on Tokyo train, no one notices until nearly 12 hours and 650 kilometers later
Japanese idol singer holds memorial concert for 55-year-old fan who died alone and had no funeral
Popular Tokyo donut shop I’m donut? poised to take on the Mr. Donut empire【Taste test】
Lawson adds doughnuts to its convenience store sweets range, but are they good enough to go viral?
Japan’s Human Washing Machine pods are now on sale for home use, and they’re not cheap
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