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Official Spirited Away cookbook teaches how to make food from the Ghibli anime classic
Living Wallet: The high-tech/creepy solution to your money spending problems
There’s a new museum in Japan, but almost all of its location is a secret
Bento bankruptcies increasing as Japan’s boxed lunch shops struggle in the new dining landscape
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
Is it OK to drink bottled water after the expiration date in Japan?
World’s first “transparent paper cup” developed in Japan
Totoro, Howl, and Spirited Away earrings and brooches ready to add Ghibli touches to your look
Hello Kitty visits SoraNews24 HQ! Traditional Mongolian wrestling starts four seconds later
We stuff our faces with Wednesday night all-you-can-eat fried chicken from KFC Japan
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- JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices- Bento bankruptcies increasing as Japan’s boxed lunch shops struggle in the new dining landscape
Why you should be worried if someone calls you “Uehara-san” in the Japanese workplace
Japan’s 10 most beautiful hydrangea spots to visit【Photos】
This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet
Shinkansen coffee and ice cream vending machines make train travel in Japan magical
David Bowie’s Lazarus makes its debut in Japan, bringing his love for the country full circle
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】- JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Perfect instant ramen eggs every time! Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget- Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
Live-action Netflix One Piece Chopper shows face for first time – What do fans in Japan think?
7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers- Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices
Yearly
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Is it OK to drink bottled water after the expiration date in Japan?
World’s first “transparent paper cup” developed in Japan
Totoro, Howl, and Spirited Away earrings and brooches ready to add Ghibli touches to your look
Hello Kitty visits SoraNews24 HQ! Traditional Mongolian wrestling starts four seconds later
We stuff our faces with Wednesday night all-you-can-eat fried chicken from KFC Japan
Japan travel: Best things to do, eat and see in Iwakuni and Yanai in Yamaguchi Prefecture
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Kura Sushi?【Japan Super Budget Dining】
This Hakata hotel is worth a little extra thanks to its all-you-can-eat steak breakfast buffet
More yakuza members caught stealing huge haul of sea cucumbers from the ocean
Mr. Sato experiences the all-you-can-eat bread heaven…at Kamakura Pasta
Crazy-big “Bam!” Hunk of Meat Curry returns to Japan’s favorite curry rice chain, price still rising
We try the new, limited edition squid viscera potato chips from Japan【Taste Test】
Our Osaka native taste-tests the extra-expensive, extra-large Bikkuri Takoyaki octopus balls
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