Holding a GameCube controller again for the first time in years brings back a rush of memories.
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Nine great ways to spend 1,000 yen at Japan’s favorite donut chain (or one great way to spend 9,000 yen).
A lot of changes are coming to Japan’s laid-back unlimited ride ticket, and most of them aren’t good.
Is the daily grind getting too much? Don’t sweat it—or rather do! These four saunas will revitalize your weary mind and body.
Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Well, technically we get our fingers on this new batch of lovingly detailed, incredibly small Starbucks fare that focuses on to-go orders.
18-year-old arrested on the day he was supposed to fly home, suspected of setting as many as seven fires in one night.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
We make a simple dish with the fruit that would make Crayola proud by cooking it with…pork?!
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