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Holding a GameCube controller again for the first time in years brings back a rush of memories.
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.
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- This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Japan creates public monument to original doge meme dog in her home prefecture【Photos】
Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】
Which Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain has the best salmon sushi?【Taste test】
A visit to one of Japan’s motorcycle Shinto shrines
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The science behind why English speakers can’t pronounce the Japanese “fu”
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