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The way it looks, sounds, and smells all have people paying attention to this amazing display of the force of nature.
The neighborhood that invented the Obon Jovi dance is back with a new set list of rock and disco hits.
Cool new kits let you enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival without leaving your home.
Ghibli Museum’s hand-crafted masks are here just in time for Japan’s summer festival season.
The only makers of katanuki pieces may have to close their doors forever if the pandemic continues much longer.
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Travelling to Japan soon? New entry requirements you need to know about
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Yakiniku Like in Tokyo starts serving up solo shabu shabu hot pot, and we tried it
Pocky x Street Fighter II collaboration comes with a special game for a limited time
The joys of fatbiking around Okinawa’s remote Taketomi Island
When Sleep Meets Sorry: Cat Meme Japanese Style!
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Dr. Martens’ Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji collection is a work of wearable art
Japan’s purring cat cuddle cushions evolve into an even higher form of virtual pet life【Photos】
UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service
How well do you know your sushi? New 3-D puzzle toy from Japan helps you become a salmon pro
Bottled hot water selling like bottled hot cakes in Japan
Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme
We try Matsuya’s beef stroganoff, only available at select spots, and learn a bit about Matsuya
We visit Evangelion’s real-life Village-3, a hidden gem where time has stopped【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils second new Christmas Frappuccino for the 2022 holiday season
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Studio Ghibli offering reprints of posters from all its anime films made from original plates
Tom and Jerry have been given an ultra kawaii redesign in Japan for a new animated series
Junior high in Yamaguchi in turmoil after student’s tablet records teachers’ room conversation
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
Why hayashi rice should be your last meal before leaving Japan
Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
Candy from Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies disappearing as manufacturer goes out of business
6 delicious, lesser-known food souvenirs you should buy on your next visit to Japan
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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
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
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
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
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The joys of fatbiking around Okinawa’s remote Taketomi Island
When Sleep Meets Sorry: Cat Meme Japanese Style!
Japan has a special foil for roasting sweet potatoes at home, and it’s like having a time machine
A visit to Japan’s Kirby Cafe to eat the Kirby car cake and more!【Photos】
Can we pick out the Japanese premium priced persimmon in this blind taste test?
Why is Osaka “the most livable city in Japan” according to a recent survey?
Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away
Yoshitomo Nara x Stella McCartney shared capsule collection coming soon to shelves
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Mr. Sato gets his first pole dancing performance invitation, nearly blows it【Video】
UX at Japanese convenience store is a heartwarming example of excellent customer service
The impossible circular staircase is just that… impossible【Video】
Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme
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