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Immersive ukiyoe exhibition in Osaka adds some scented flair

Classic woodblock prints are animated and paired with perfume for a multi-sensory art experience.

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McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry

New limited-edition dessert fans the flames of a longstanding chocolate war. 

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Japan’s Poképark Kanto Pokémon theme park area shows first attraction photos

Eevee stars in the Vee Vee Voyage.

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Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way

A fantasy realm of sculpted ice appears every year in Chitose and lasts for weeks..

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Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】

After 30 years of waiting, combination Pokémon Trainers/Lego builders finally get the kits of their dreams.

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Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】

This kodama is looking to see the world beyond its hometown trees with you.

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Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations

They couldn’t make it in time for Christmas, but we’re glad these Studio Ghibli stars are here now.

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This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】

Train to off-the-beaten-path onsen town gives you a taste of Japanese bathing culture even before you arrive at your destination.

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Beautiful Studio Ghibli photo frames let you put yourself in the worlds of Totoro and Kiki【Pics】

Intricately detailed frames let you mix your real life memories with Ghibi’s unforgettable anime settings.

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Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】

Two Sanrio stars slip on sumo loincloths to celebrate the first nig sumo tournament of the year.

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Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens

Ghost in the Shell on the byobu.

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Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan

Essential pointers to ensure you get your coffee without missing your train.

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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches

Japanese convenience stores really do have everything, even your luggage.

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Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch

There ain’t no gettin’ offa this bullet train we’re on, till we get to…Nagoya.

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7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?

Well, this is a convenience store find we never saw coming.

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Godzilla and Gap Japan team up for kaiju casual fashion collection【Photos】

The king of the monsters, plus a few other members of kaiju royalty, are ready to fill a gap in your Gap wardrobe.

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Let’s visit a German castle… in Okinawa!

We go where washi dare.

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Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu

Limited-time event returns to Ryogoku this winter.

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Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors

If these walls could talk, they would probably scream.

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7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals

A new product so good it’ll likely go viral.  

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