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Tsukimi Burger season-viewing starting soon with moon-viewing sandwiches from Wendy’s Japan/First Kitchen

Fast food partners team up for moon-viewing mix of Japanese and American flavors.

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Foreign tourists blamed for Japan rice shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots” leaves shelves bare

Tourists are said to be eating Japan out of rice, depleting the local food supply. 

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How good is this popular wooden onigiri mould, made by a Japanese rice specialist?

We find out if this sell-out hit product is worth the hype.

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Finally! General sales of Japan’s ultra convenient Sucia, Pasmo prepaid train cards resume next month

The two easiest ways to pay for train tickets, and a whole bunch of other stuff, make their long-awaited return.

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Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation in the world and it’s not even close

Jesus is just… all right with Japan.

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Cost to cook curry rice rises to highest in 10 years, puts pinch on Japan’s budget-friendly food

One of Japanese home chefs go-to cheap meals isn’t as cheap as it used to be.

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Making minudaru, Okinawa’s super simple jet-black pork【SoraKitchen】

Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.

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Experiment: Can you make good matcha lattes by melting green tea ice cream?【SoraKitchen】

Could this matcha alchemy be for real?

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Dog’s Onsen: Give your pet a traditional Japanese hot spring bath

Developed by a veterinarian as a healthier alternative to a dog shampoo.

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Here’s why you may want to switch your train home after a night of drinking in the big city

Our reporter shares why taking a limited-express train home after a weeknight drinking party made all the difference in the world for him.

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Pioneering Japanese gyoza restaurant hasn’t changed its recipe in over 70 years, doesn’t need to

A visit to the creator of Fukuoka’s hitokuchi gyoza.

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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers

If you’re travelling in Japan, you need to be aware of this rule.

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Japan’s most charming train: Automated people mover includes facial recognition technology

The Yamaman Yukarigaoka line combines modern technology with cute analogue details.

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Family Mart bartender robot Milly is here to serve you coffee…but not in Japan

After meeting Milly, we want to take her home with us.

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Candy apple cafe is an oasis in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station dungeon

A new place to revive and replenish your energy levels.

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The surprising reason natto (fermented soybeans) are hard to swallow for many Japanese surfers

Surfing can lead to natto allergies, it turns out.

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The best independent fan cosplayers of summer Comiket【Photos】

Over 10,000 fans cosplayed at this year’s summer Comiket, and here are our favorites.

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McDonald’s Japan’s new Pokémon Happy Meal toys are better than ever

Collection includes a palm-sized Poké Ball we’d happily pay good money for.

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Leaving everything up to top Tokyo stylist — Mr. Sato’s first haircut in four years blue us away

We aren’t sure what we were expecting when he told the Shogun “do whatever you think is best,” but we weren’t expecting this.

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The unusual and surprising ways people in Nagasaki celebrate Obon, the festival of spirits

One of the few places in Japan where you’ll see families setting off fireworks at the cemetery.

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