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This stylish young man is making news internationally for working on his rice farm every day in a suit.
With beautiful images of pristine Japanese countryside, this clip explains why real wasabi is hard to find.
Exploring the many ways wood pieces can slot into each other is the most strangely satisfying experience we’ve had today!
Pokémon look more distinguished than ever in authentic ukiyo-e that pay homage to a pair of feudal Japan’s greatest artists.
In Japan, the customer is God, and sometimes that means going above and beyond to please with distinctive styles of service.
These emblems are more personal than a birthstone, and more inclusive than the family crests of Japan’s noble houses.
The stunning sound and visuals in this new clip are designed to transport viewers to a Japanese festival as part of a new website for foreign tourists.
Our Japanese-language writer used to give himself a pass, until he encountered a woman who changed his mind.
While perseverance is a trait to be admired, there comes a point where “Suck it up, buttercup” is just terrible career advice.
Unless sushi train restaurants add a new dish to their menus, the wasteful trend looks set to continue.
Don’t forget to purify your soul before heading to this museum’s display of samurai swords that were designed to do just one thing: kill.
People on the street in Japan explain the reasons why they sometimes have to tell white lies in social situations.
History buffs and cosplay fans won’t just look like samurai, but eat like them too on their visit to Kamakura.
Shibuya photography session will give you a literal snapshot of two of the coolest aspects of Japan.
How many of the top 20 most popular Japanese castles (according to TripAdvisor) have you been to?
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Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Japanese bank’s founders blood-signed promise to commit samurai-style suicide if they committed fraud
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
New Studio Ghibli anime coming this winter is first CG feature planned by Hayao Miyazaki
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises- Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Beautiful Totoro bag returns, still requires jumping through an extra hoop to get, still worth it
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme- Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too- Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
New Studio Ghibli anime coming this winter is first CG feature planned by Hayao Miyazaki
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Here are Japan’s most-sung karaoke songs in 2022 from karaoke system Joysound
Aomori mascot shows no fear in front of legendary X Japan drummer Yoshiki【Video】
Starbucks Japan apologizes for overcharging Frappuccino customers, offers refunds
Kyoto-made green tea-infused coffee combines Japan’s two favorite relaxing beverages
300-year-old Tokyo comb company sells 30,000-yen wooden hair combs—Are they worth it?
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Shocking new poll reveals that Japanese women love guys with black hair
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
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