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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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Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue

Program helps hikikomori take steps towards reconnecting with the outside world.

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Amazing ukiyo-e art exhibit gives you the chance to step inside a woodblock print and snap photos

Traditional and digital artwork combines for unforgettable images.

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The best sweet souvenirs at Tokyo Okashi Land inside Tokyo Station

Get a taste for five of Japan’s most popular snacks, all for less than US$17.

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Japan’s easy foreign tourist tax exemptions may be getting harder in order to stop fraud, resales

Skipping tax payments by showing your passport may become a thing of the past as government finds billions of yen have been improperly waived.

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The best booths and cosplayers from Summer Comiket 2024【Photos】

Famous anime, manga and game characters spring to life for C104.

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Sales for clear soy sauce are up, and here’s one way to use it to beat the heat with a cold treat

Here’s a recipe to make chilled Japanese-style pudding using the transparent soy sauce that’s become a popular souvenir from Japan.

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Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Baskin-Robbins Japan?

Special finds are hiding on the menu at the “31” ice cream chain.

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Wild gacha capsule toy machine is one of the most unusual finds in Japan

A whole new calibre of capsule toy you won’t find anywhere else.

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Japan’s little soda that can, Iyoshi Cola, gets into the canned cocktail game

Tokyo craft cola creator gets a sweet deal with one of Japan’s major convenience stores to sell sours.

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Hidden onsen hot spring near Tokyo is waiting to be discovered by foreign tourists

A secret gem you won’t find in travel guides.

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Domino’s Pizza Japan makes milkshakes, but are they any good?【Tast test】

Do the pizza pros know what they’re doing with dessert drinks?

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Three great mint chocolate sweets to buy at 7-Eleven while the summer heat gives us an excuse

Hey, it’s really, really hot, so we’re gonna eat three mint chocolate desserts all in one sitting.

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Kyoto Station breakfast cafe is a hidden gem that tourists are yet to discover

Colorado Cafe serves up its famous morning meal in a ramen bowl.

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Does Japan’s new low-calorie convenience store fried chicken have any reason to exist?【Taste test】

Off Kara and Off Chiki arrive at Laweson, and on our plate.

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Japanese cafe has speech-to-text displays for conversation with hard-of-hearing staff and customers

New Shojo Cafe Bar continues owners’ mission to “create environments where disabilities disappear.”

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