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Four different designs bursting with adorable Ghibli characters and good-luck symbols from Japanese culture.
There may not be a Year of the Bear, but Eto Pooh is an annual tradition for Disney fans in Japan.
Six magical girls from the fifth arc of the anime franchise pair off with Sanrio partners.
Looks like we’ll need to save even more room for Poké-desserts (not that we mind, of course).
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Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
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Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
“The revolutionary way to pick your nose!” We try out the Nose Picker
American English teacher in Japan takes a moment to remind student that anime is not real
Giant new nine-floor arcade opens in Tokyo, wants to welcome new and old games fans alike
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Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
New line of modern samurai fashion for fall/winter will make you warm and cool
Illustrations show how Japanese makeup trends changed in the last 25 years, and what’s coming next
New light-up Japanese bar sign capsule toys make drinking at home feel like a night on the town
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
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