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Feeling like a large child with king-sized candy bar dreams, he entered a whole new world of delight with a few big surprises.
Would you appreciate being told “Go outside and play!” after carrying an 18.9-kilogram (41,7-pound) backpack on your commute?
Looking for top-quality sushi at an incredibly low price in the capital of Okinawa? This hidden gem will tick all your boxes.
The Kansai region loves octopus dumplings, but will our Kansai-born takoyaki fan love this store’s flour?
Cup Noodle maker tells us upfront that this is going to be a hassle, but is it worth the time and energy?
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Ancient temple with National Treasures is a hidden gem on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage
Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Defibrillator toys from Japanese capsule machines are so realistic they might save a life
Dogs now allowed on Catbus! Ghibli Park vehicles revise service animal policy
Wizarding World Japan releases Dark Mark soy sauce dish among other new products
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Defibrillator toys from Japanese capsule machines are so realistic they might save a life
Dogs now allowed on Catbus! Ghibli Park vehicles revise service animal policy
Wizarding World Japan releases Dark Mark soy sauce dish among other new products
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
We tried Korea’s way-too-big King Tonkatsu Burger at Lotteria 【Taste Test】
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Beautifully off the beaten path in Nara with the Shimo no Negimichi shrine trail【Photos】
New Ginza sushi bar offers 21-piece omakase course for just US$60
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
Mr. Sato warms an egg in his armpit for a delicious Japanese dish【SoraKitchen】
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos?
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
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