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Snowman Totoro, other self-righting dolls never stay down, will always keep your spirits up【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Policewoman forgets gun in restroom, continuing an odd trend in Japan
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We try 7-Eleven’s newly recreated Pork Ramen and are blown away by its level of perfection
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
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Japanese fashion brand Trove releases first-ever unisex range of modern samurai coats and pants
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens- Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】- We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We try 7-Eleven’s newly recreated Pork Ramen and are blown away by its level of perfection
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Learn Japanese with us and this website of nothing but swimsuit model selfies
Japanese fashion brand Trove releases first-ever unisex range of modern samurai coats and pants
Number of foreigners studying Japanese in Japan hits record high, but are there enough teachers?
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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