With increasing numbers of people embracing nengajo-jimai and switching to digital equivalents, many now find they are left feeling empty.
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Inbound tourism boom and Japanese New Year’s traditions are too much for the world’s most famous sushi town to handle simultaneously, request says.
Plus, another traditional festival involves giving a very icy bath to recently wedded grooms.
Collaboration with American art museum puts the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige in the Prussian blue spotlight.
Let’s find out if a cute thing for one woman is still cute for another from a different country.
Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.
Playful PlayStation team celebrates local Ryogoku culture and takes a PS5 to Kanda Shrine for a traditional autumn event.
Sound-bite version of legal ruling is an imbalanced substitute for a proper meal/understanding of the situation.
The first event of its kind in Japan converts traditional culture into a thrilling new sport of strength and technique.
Our boss tested the limits of Tokyo’s most liberated neighbourhood and was detained by police.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Meet the Mega Bento, a Japanese meal that’s heavier than a newborn baby
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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Disney selling ultra-premium backpacks for Japanese schoolkids exclusively inside its Tokyo parks
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Taste-testing Japan’s real-world Dragon Balls and Senzu Beans at Marugame Seimen
Disney selling ultra-premium backpacks for Japanese schoolkids exclusively inside its Tokyo parks
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Sailor Moon fails to take the top spot in Japan’s giant Sailor Moon anime popularity poll
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
New Whisper of the Heart antique shop collectibles now available in Donguri Kyowakoku shops
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
31 percent of Japanese women admit to cheating on lover, six percent say they got caught【Survey】
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Kyoto Station breakfast cafe is a hidden gem that tourists are yet to discover
Highest Starbucks in Japan set to open this spring in the Tokyo sky
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