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Despite Japanese news programmes just this morning stating that North Korea would likely delay the launch of its “long-range rocket” until the end of the month, South Korean news sources have revealed that the launch went ahead earlier today at around 9:50 a.m. Japan Standard Time.
Debris from the rocket is believed to have fallen into the sea between South Korea and China, with additional parts crashing down close to the Philippines.
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Nagoya’s dark-red miso has continued to capture tastebuds for generations
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Extreme budget travel! Can you do a good weekend trip to Taiwan with 50,000 yen (US$370)? – Part 2
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Let’s go open a Lego Japan lucky bag…o
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgradeWe found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branchesStarbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
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
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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
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
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
Let’s go open a Lego Japan lucky bag…o
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
Dunkin’ Donuts Thailand causing stir with new line of black donuts
Pikachu, other Pokémon recreate classic painting The Scream, have us squealing at their cuteness
You and your family can kiss productivity goodbye with this ginormous kotatsu futon
Godzilla vs. Evangelion towels need all of Japan as stage big enough to contain their awesomeness
This Hokkaido-local curry chain serves curry so good it ought to be popular all over Japan
Kamen Rider stuntman applies skills to thievery