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The conclusion of our slow-life adventure to Japan’s northernmost prefecture with trains, hot springs, and so muh delicious seafood.
Shows up exactly seven and a half years after the tragic earthquake and tsunami in a town half-way across the country.
A Japanese musician describes his delightfully surprising encounter with a fellow music and anime lover from Europe.
The crunch doesn’t just come from the ice in this dessert drink made with traditional Japanese imo kempi sweets.
Momoiro Clover Z supporter gets robbed by fellow fan for having an easy-to-crack ATM card code.
Totoro and Ponyo are waiting for you to eat them at this beautiful Hayao Miyazaki-endorsed cafe.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
Ministry of Justice proposal aims to let foreign students stay in Japan after they finish school and work their way up the professional ladder.
Sadly, quintessential anime scenes of rooftop swimming classes may be coming to an end soon.
Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
Rice is part of almost every traditional Japanese meal, but should the rest of the meal be part of the rice?
Three different panty designs that are as stylish as they are functional.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
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