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Amazing views of the solar storm aurora from Japan【Photos, videos】

Aurora visible from main island of Honshu for first time in over 20 years.

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Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】

Tiny timetable books are packed with info about how to get from point A to point B by rail.

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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】

Full-size replica of the sword that can defeat darkness also plays music from the hit video game franchise.

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Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo

Welcome to We Topia, or should we say “Wee Topia”.

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Japanese hot spring inn lets you spend night for under US$1 if you do something special in return

Niigata ryokan wants you to make beautiful travel memories and beautiful music.

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Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】

A cool, unique, and easy-to-pack gift for fans of Japanese pop culture (including yourself).

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Starbucks Japan sells a paper tote bag that looks like a free bag…so should you buy it?

When a paper bag becomes a fashion statement.

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Godzilla leather wallet will make you feel like the King of the Monsters and lord of fashion

Master kaiju modeler creates wallet with two different Godzilla skin types.

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Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store

A budget stay in the centre of town that’s like visiting grandma’s house in the countryside.

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This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there

Spending the night at Capsule Inn Osaka.

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Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time

Anime mecha poses with towns most delicious claim to fame.

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Abe Monjuin: An ancient temple with a connection to stars and astrology…and National Treasures

A stop on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage leads to a jaw-dropping discovery.

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Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】

10 years of creative energy turn into something magical.

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Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha

Everything you need to create your own Pokémon tea ceremony.

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Ancient temple with National Treasures is a hidden gem on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage

Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit. 

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All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo

Enjoy an adult drink bar on the cheap, where you pour the drinks how and when you want them. 

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Japanese city encouraging visitors and locals to cosplay as ninja for annual Ninja Festa

Home of the Iga ninja clan staging annual celebration of its shinobi heritage.

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History’s largest force of Samurai Colonel Sanders deploying to KFC Japan branches

KFC celebrates 40 years of celebrating Children’s Day.

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One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep

Marugane Castle’s Castle Experience is a package fit, and priced, for a samurai lord.

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Suntory x Super Mario collaboration creates a clever way to transform into Mario【Videos】

New Mario Transformation Set has got everyone drinking.

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