A giant Pikachu beguiles us with its cute face and affordable price tag, but there’s one surprising hurdle to owning one.
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Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
Free to visit, this huge rooftop is one of the best places to take a break from the chaos of the city.
Department store chain wants to show concern for shoppers’ mental wellbeing, but some see a message of doom for their physical health.
“I am me” declares actress in video for department stores that’s sparking debate and controversy.
After tasting the sweets at Tokyo’s oldest department store, there was one famous brand of Japanese biscuits that went home with the Hollywood movie star.
”Ladies floor” implies that men should park their cars elsewhere.
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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