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Drawing on cool traditional details and the mystical power of kotodama to help you pass any test in style.
Higashiyama artisans craft figurines, bells, and gosho ningyo dolls to ring in the new year.
OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts partners with Kyoto cosmetics brand Yojiya for Fresh Beginnings in Kyoto Pretty Girl themed rooms.
Behind the calm, polite face of a Kyotoite is an angry woman who wants to shout at you for being so uncultured.
Spray it at work and the company is doomed, spray it on the desk of a colleague and they’ll be transferred…this is a spray that’s not to be messed with.
The moon rises on another Japan-exclusive collection, and it looks to be the best one yet.
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Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Uni Donuts are pretty in pink for a limited-time spring sakuramochi flavor
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]- Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
This standing sushi bar inside a Tokyo train station blew us away with its speedy deliciousness
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Japanese government says country needs more women’s room toilets to meet modern society’s needs
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Meet the Mega Bento, a Japanese meal that’s heavier than a newborn baby
KitKat Japan’s holiday chocolate is here and we (and everyone else) can’t get enough of it!
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
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