Today we’re counting down some pivotal episodes before the release of Yashahime this October.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Japan’s subscription service simply called “Mom” is totally worth it
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Hyotan Onsen – Japan’s only hot spring with three Michelin stars
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- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Japan’s subscription service simply called “Mom” is totally worth it
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Hyotan Onsen – Japan’s only hot spring with three Michelin stars
Telecommute with Pikachu! Over 250 Pokémon video chat backgrounds now free to download
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Studio Ghibli reveals real reason why Jiji stops talking at the end of Kiki’s Delivery Service
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