Why should we go hunt for bargains when we’ve already got all we really need (fried chicken) right here?
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Jiko bukken survey examines the deal-breakers and deal-makers among apartment hunters in Japan.
Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.
We share a few simple tips about the dress code, performance length, and dining options if you’re headed to watch the classical performing art form.
Kumacon provides everything you need to deal with up to a three-day bear siege, manufacturer says.
As foreign visitor numbers and overtourism concerns both reach historic highs, policymakers think they may have found a way to use one to address the other.
Was our Saizeriya-fan reporter on the verge of tears of happiness or despair as his world was been turned upside down?
Dip Me Banana elevates the simple snack to something a whole lot more substantial and special.
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We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
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Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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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
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tokyo ramen restaurant’s brilliant idea: takeout cups of just ramen broth!【Photos】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Fewer ramen restaurants declare bankruptcy in Japan for first time in several years
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