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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.
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Fujisan View Express: A train journey to Mt Fuji so stylish you’ll never want it to end
Fantasy RPG-style cosplay weapon shop opening in downtown Tokyo
Cute ekiben station bento looks like it’s from Japan but it’s from a different place entirely
Which Japanese chain has the best hot dog: Mos Burger, Subway, Tully’s, or Mister Donut?
The Gentleman’s Cheese Beef Bowl, invented by Mr. Sato
How should you use the small hiroen in a Japanese ryokan hotel room?
Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】
We try the new Gaming Cup Noodle and Gaming Curry Rice from Nissin
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Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
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Fish and chips shop in Japan is highly rated by foreigners, but will it impress a Japanese local?
McDonald’s at Shibuya Center-gai becomes a hotspot for foreign tourists…but not for the food
Japan Airlines flight attendant shares packing pro-tips, cool clear file trick【Video】
Trying out First Kitchen’s tsukimi mochi burgers for a taste of Japanese autumn
Seoul anti-suicide initiative backfires, deaths increase by more than six times- Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
Fisherman’s izakaya serves up awesome fresh seafood in Tokyo
First full-body look at new Japan-made Godzilla movie’s kaiju star has old-school fans happy
Is Japan’s new Asahi Super Dry beer better or worse than the original formula?
New Trauma Curry retort pouches from Japan are traumatic…in the best sense of the word
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Studio Ghibli and Uniqlo team up for line of beautiful T-shirts and bags, but not in Japan【Pics】
Japanese vending machine is the only one of its kind in Japan, dubbed the “phantom machine”
Become snoozing Pikachu Snorlax with new Pokémon Sleep line from Japan’s coziest sleepwear brand
Studio Ghibli releases new free-to-use anime images to “use within the bounds of common sense”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions- Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】
Japanese convenience store apologizes for putting Meatballs in meatball packages, issues recall
Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gives up driving, donates beloved car to Ghibli Park
Nissin releases new Gaming Cup Noodle in Japan, with caffeine to keep you gaming all night long
Can a plant-based restaurant serving Buddhist meals turn meat-loving Mr. Sato into a vegetarian?
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita- One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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How should you use the small hiroen in a Japanese ryokan hotel room?
Studio Ghibli cookbook teaches how to make beautiful, super-easy Laputa Levistone candies【Recipe】
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These gross ukiyo-e pictures showcase enterprising uses for really huge tanuki balls
Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
Japanese retailer releases three cute & comfy high school “uniforms” to wear around the house
Japanese prison will become luxury hotel managed by country’s premier resort company
Krispy Kreme Japan releases new seasonal Premium Nagoya donut flavors for the fall
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
The detail on these Japanese dollhouses is amazing!
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
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Starbucks pizzas become a hot topic in Japan, but do they live up to the hype?
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