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The year in review for Starbucks’ blended ice dessert drinks is a delicious trip down memory lane.
Adorable Japanese drinkware range pays homage to traditional Japanese motifs and traditions.
Exclusive beverages are inspired by an ancient New Year’s calligraphy tradition to help customers “get excited over unknown Japan”.
200-year-old sake brewery teams up with Final Fantasy’s legendary designer for a very special crossover.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
This Ginza cafe treats its coffee like fine wine, so we sent Mr. Sato to sample a vintage.
Online prices for the soon-disappearing Fuji-sanroku Tarajuku Genshu 50 doubled in a day, but there’s still hope for those with shallow pockets.
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.
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A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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
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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
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Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
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Japan’s most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism
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