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Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there’s a hack to get it cheap in Japan

This beast puts convenience store egg sandwiches to shame.

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A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff

Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about.

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Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?

Mister Donut is Japan’s most broadly loved donut chain, but this kind of behavior is more divisive.

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Krispy Kreme Japan’s sakura donuts are almost here!

Cherry blossom donuts scheduled to arrive well before the cherry blossoms themselves, but we’re not complaining.

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Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth

Have fun and feel annoyed at the same time!

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Japan’s first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】

Ramen Nishiki Sui has a very fitting name.

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A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】

In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present.

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A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan

OriHime arrives at a local Mos Burger to test the future of inclusive work.

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Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo

It’s time to go out and see the ume.

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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?

We investigate whether now is a good time to grab some beef cutlets in a popular tourist area of Tokyo.

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Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit

Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.

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Cherry blossoms already blooming at Gap Japan with Sakura Collection lineup【Photos】

If you’re looking to get a head-start sorting your sakura looks, Gap Japan is ready too.

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This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon

There’s plenty of space to stretch out, but not much time to spare if you want to have this unique Japan travel experience.

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Ghost in the Sheel goes traditional with Japanese porcelain Tachikoma robots, only 50 to be made

Perfect with your other ornaments or as a stand-alone complex.

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How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】

Mr. Sato dreams up an innovative way to ensure good luck and give yourself an excuse to eat fried chicken.

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Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers

16-year policy swept away with less than a week for transition.

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Trouble making friends? Sticker collecting works surprisingly well

Good friends stick together.

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Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism

Local residents’ complaints about bad-mannered tourists prompt pledges from mayor to consider tighten regulations.

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Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s

Only a tiny fraction of them ever get found, but that’s just part of the charm.

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Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan’s golden route

While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.

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