Yuuichiro explores the similarities and dissimilarities of sushi from an upscale restaurant in Tokyo and an inexpensive conveyor belt sushi chain.
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At which Family Restaurant do you get the best meal for your money at breakfast time? We find out!
Following Japan’s “paper tiger sandwich” incident, we went out and bought every sandwich we could find to investigate.
Comparing the big three Japanese convenience stores’ versions of the country’s number-one sweet bread.
7-Eleven, Lawson, and Family Mart all have their own exclusive instant noodles, and we were surprised by who makes some of them.
Are you Japanese, American, Korean or Chinese when it comes to smartphone game transactions?
If you’re planning to buy Hyrule Warriors Legends, watch this video to see if you prefer the Wii U, the “old” 3DS, or the New 3DS version.
In the past few days, Japanese cosplayers have flooded Twitter with their own cosplay photos situated next to original pictures of the character(s) they’re portraying. This approach is convenient because viewers can see at a glance both the source material and how well the rendition turned out.
So far, we’ve seen anime characters, Disney characters, video game characters, celebrities, robots, mythical river demons, and more! Keep reading to pick out your favorites.
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Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
Man who got entire town’s COVID relief money believed to have lost it all at online casinos
A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers
Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats
Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
My summer kimono Totoro! Ghibli mascot and Kiki co-star grace beautiful anime yukata【Photos】
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- Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
- Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】- Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
Japan’s most meaningless road sign discovered, has Internet feeling lost- Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
Japan considering doubling entry cap for overseas travelers, waiving on-arrival PCR tests soon
Man who accidentally received entire town’s COVID-19 relief money vanishes
Burger King Japan is offering dried ramen instead of French fries in its combo meals
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)- Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
Japanese drummer makes rubber chicken cover of Attack on Titan Theme 【Interview】
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation
Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)
Let’s find out if mixing milk and a lemon-lime soda makes cream soda
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
My summer kimono Totoro! Ghibli mascot and Kiki co-star grace beautiful anime yukata【Photos】
How do people in Japan feel about eating whale? We asked five people for their opinions
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Chikan molester runs away from Japanese schoolgirls at train station in Japan【Video】
You’re not supposed to drink this special sake from Japan【Non taste-test】
This tatami mat platform with built-in vibration speakers promises the ultimate sound experience
Japan’s new imitation Oreos are here, but how do they compare to the made-in-China real deal?
There’s a samurai-era village for you to walk through at this awesome overlooked museum in Japan
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin manga/anime avoids jail time in child pornography possession case
Synchronized robot dance group World Order performs their final music video together【Video】
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