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Fans are encouraged to shout, cheer, and even plat tambourines at screening of Indian action hit, but asked to refrain from speaking Japanese.
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Japanese boss’ kind reaction to employee ditching work, playing pachinko, losing company car in fire
After four year of attacking dairy cows in Japan’s northernmost prefecture, the Ninja Bear ends up on the grill.
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Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Living Wallet: The high-tech/creepy solution to your money spending problems
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Living Wallet: The high-tech/creepy solution to your money spending problems
Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Cherry blossom mochi lattes arrive at Japan’s Pronto cafe chain to start sakura sweets season
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
7-Eleven Japan’s sakura sweets season is underway right now!
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
World Record? Japanese trainer holds gym for 1,422 days and counting in Pokémon GO
Japan asked to vote on what to officially call insanely hot days