A surprising number of young adults are considering trading the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and other cities for a slow-paced rural lifestyle.
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Stand at attention, and in awe, of this towering behemoth of brain freezes and deliciousness.
Even in a country that values following the rules, many say cutting off lines of communication following disaster is going too far.
Meringue meets ice cream in convenience store chain’s latest summer-themed dessert offering.
Make Japan even harder to leave by finishing your vacation with one of the most unique, satisfying ramen meals in Tokyo.
Help keep Japan’s convenience stores convenient by learning and following these six Japanese etiquette points.
Regular mystery meat not mysterious enough for you? Don’t worry, because Nissin is kicking things up a notch.
Our Japanese-language reporter heads to Akihabara to see why this bowl of noodles scored its creators a Bib Gourmand, and leaves both stuffed and smiling.
When Mom is a professional-level illustrator, mother/daughter art projects can be truly incredible.
Reynolds surprised us all on his Japanese press tour, inviting us to chat with him as he visited temples, shrines and busy streets in Tokyo.
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