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Local merchants, and their noses, are offended by the months-long string of piles of vandalism in Japan’s otaku mecca.
Man is the first person to be arrested on this charge after laws against modding were revised in November
Event organizers say government organization told them foreigners wouldn’t need special visas, arresting officers disagree.
A distraught man finally discovering his soulmate, or a sleazebag trying to pull off a real-life Taki from Your Name?
Truck-tipping vandalism a major part of tipping-point decision in ordinarily pro-alcohol Japan.
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Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Coca-Cola Japan releasing canned Jack Daniel’s cocktails
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Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
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Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
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Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
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Nagasaki high school students collab with sweets veteran to release carrot nama dorayaki
Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
An interview with Evangelion’s composer, Shiro Sagisu
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
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