Mugs, tumblers and limited-edition Stanley cups with Hokkaido’s shimaenaga snow fairy as the star.
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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
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Forget dog-earing and bookmarks that fall, make your own easy origami bookmark instead!
Studio Ghibli reveals surprising secrets hidden in My Neighbour Totoro
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
What does this Japanese candy have to do with the Red Sox? Quite a lot, actually
Japan’s “killing stone” splits in two, possibly unleashing evil nine-tailed fox spirit
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Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Japanese trains now even more convenient as new service lets you pick up groceries at station
Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
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