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Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn

Cruise over to Moricoro Park for 120 vintage cars or apply and show off your own pre-1997 classic.

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Tokyo’s Haneda Airport airlines announce stricter luggage check-in deadline for domestic flights

JAL and ANA among carriers to start requiring earlier baggage check-in very soon.

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Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart

The convenience store chain offers the summer’s most kawaii collab by bringing 26 characters from different worlds together.

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Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]

Premium-priced hiyashi chuka comes to the American coffee shop’s Japanese branches.

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Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?

Mr. Sato thinks it might be, and when was the last time he had an idea that didn’t pan out?

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Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant

Our stomachs are more than pleased after eating all of the cheese.

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Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?

Is this a cheap way to beat away stress, or a case of cheaping out that’ll have us feeling even more frustrated?

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Tokyo security guard’s famous station tape font becomes official custom Nike streetwear

Upgrade your wardrobe with custom clothes featuring the iconic font of a Shinjuku Station legend.

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Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer

Godiva brings its chocolate expertise to a traditional summertime favorite in Japan.

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7-Eleven Japan adds new cold soup smoothies to its convenience store drinks range

Cold soup smoothies are good for the gut and good for the ‘Gram.

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Sanrio’s newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it’s supposed to [Photos]

If you’ve ever wanted to take a nap while burying your face in Pompompurin’s butthole, this is the cushion you’ve been waiting for.

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Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too

Two brews, inspired by the world of Final Fantasy XIV, are joining the taps at an Akihabara craft beer bar.

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JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season

Suspension of unreserved seat tickets on some bullet train classes means planning ahead is especially important.

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Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up

No more heavy ball baskets or stacks of cash, but the same ol’ sensory rush with a modern flair.

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Tokyo Pokémon Center announces reopening after months-long closure following stabbing death

Ikebukuro Pokémon Center and Pikachu Sweets cafe immediately closed following tragic event.

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A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too

The haircut wasn’t the only great thing we got out of this great-price deal.

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How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?

Sure, that big, fluffy down blanket is a must for making it through a Japanese winter, but how are you supposed to clean it when summer comes around?

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Universal Studios Japan requiring consent form for adults-only horror attraction

USJ goes R-18 for the first time.

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Why is Taco Bell failing in Japan, even as the country falls in love with tacos?

Mr. Sato gets some tacos for his tummy and serves up some food for thought.

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Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival

Turning a samurai film set into a monster dance party with J-pop choreography.

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