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Nobody really liked Starbucks’ paper straws, but can we fall in love with this new eco-friendly model?
After years of grumbling from customers, a Japanese supplier is stepping in with a new straw material.
A visit to Green Lawson, the futuristic Japanese convenience store where you get served by an avatar
We sit down with the environmentally conscious Gomihiroi Samurai to find out what they’re really about.
The new containers have already been rolled out at store locations in Japan’s northernmost prefecture Hokkaido.
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Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】- Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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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】- Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-beaten-path plum blossom gardens
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
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Cup Noodle Mystery Meat Festival sales suspended due to overwhelming demand
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Sailor Uranus & Neptune make it to LogoTV’s character semi-finals
15 Japanese students who are really nailing this high school thing
Can you make a proper ehomaki lucky sushi roll with Daiso equipment?
It’s illegal for yakuza to go to professional baseball games in Japan, Tokyo arrests remind us
We went to Shibuya’s swanky Saunas to sweat away all of our troubles
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
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