Daiichiro Tashiro

What’s in a Japan Disney Store Lucky Box? Our non-Disney fanatic finds out!

Contents are valued at three times’ the box’s value, but is it really worth buying?

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What’s inside these 7-Eleven lucky bags?

Only available when a new branch opens, the contents are sure to please lovers of Japanese convenience stores!

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Our Disney expert explains why Mickey Mouse sounds the same in Japanese as he does in English

There’s more to it than just technique, says our Disney maniac. 

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Sneak peek visit to Tokyo Disneyland’s new Baymax and Beauty and the Beast fantasy worlds

Come with us as we preview the hotly anticipated new magical worlds before their grand opening. 

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A case of culture shock: Japanese summer vacation isn’t much of a vacation at all

Our Japanese-language reporter had his world turned upside down when his German wife commented on his childhood memories.

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Japanese Disney fanatic impresses Will Smith with just one interview question

When you wish upon a movie star….

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We try the hottest games at TGS… then lose all the pictures so draw them by hand 【No Photos】

Join us for a truly one-of-a-kind look at the biggest titles of Tokyo Game Show 2018.

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Tokyo Disney Resort’s 35th anniversary show gala sends us on a magical journey【Photos】

Our Japanese-language reporter laughed, danced and was moved to tears by the Disney-standard quality shown off in their new theme park lineup.
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Fresh tuna sashimi vs. frozen – Can our Japanese taste testers tell the difference in taste test?

Tuna is tuna is tuna, right? Wrong!

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