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Ken Shimura put Higashimurayama on the map, and now Higashimurayama has put up a statue of him.
Amidst the number of closed businesses and beleaguered industries, one has made a surprise comeback.
In the relatively new market of video services in Japan, one clearly stands above the rest. But you might be surprised what it is.
A lot’s been said about how foreign audiences feel about Japanese TV dramas, but what if we flip the script?
Our skeptical writers wonder if the combination of singing and elevating is a winner or a bust.
The self-proclaimed “Netflix of nightclubs” lets you enjoy Tokyo’s nightlife for a great price.
Some of the more civilized comments against the tabloid Friday include “Die” and “Do you feed your families with the money you squeeze out of people’s souls?”
The production house behind Korea’s hit kid’s show Pororo the Little Penguin recently announced a partnership with a developer to release an augmented reality game called Pororo Go.
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Why is Asuka standing next to Colonel Sanders? Because it’s Thursday of course!
Japan’s best domestic hamburger fast food chain now has croissants, but are they any good?
Ramen and dekotora come together at this restaurant in Japan
Ed Sheeran becomes a Pokémon anime character for new music video【Video】
The Big Bomb Onigiri Japanese rice ball helps us conquer mountain race but conquers us in the end
Magical train ride through Japan’s autumn leaves is like travelling to a different world【Video】
Japanese mom’s don’t-touch-my-baby-stroller sign stirs up debate【Video】
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
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Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba- We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Official My Neighbor Totoro cookbook teaches you to make Satsuki’s bento and other Ghibli meshi- The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Amazon’s unmanned ‘just walk out’ store Amazon Fresh leaves us feeling like criminals
So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
Japan removes tour guide requirement for foreign tourists- Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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Magical train ride through Japan’s autumn leaves is like travelling to a different world【Video】
Japanese mom’s don’t-touch-my-baby-stroller sign stirs up debate【Video】
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Can you use the fluctuating exchange rate and Japan’s weak yen to make some money? We find out
Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
“Let’s Speak North Korean!”
Why are the Los Angeles Dodgers wearing the caps from Nagoya’s professional baseball team?
Japanese man’s wife keeps finding his porn stashes, sending him anime illustrations in response
Beat the heat with “chilled katsudon,” fried pork cutlet served with rice in ice-cold broth
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