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Summer is nearly behind us. All across Japan, people are turning their air coolers down a touch, returning to sleeping with their feet under the blankets, and stopping to groan “it’s hoooot!” at co-workers a little less often.
But before you put those electric fans away, make sure you take a few minutes to put them to what is quite possibly the best use they’ll have all year: making paper planes magically float in mid-air. Read More
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-insThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s ShinjukuJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Visit the birthplace of the Japanese daruma in Gunma Prefecture
Chikawa beats out Evangelion and Super Mario to win Japan Character Award 2022
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Pokémon Smart Bath Mats are amazingly cute, but there’s more to them than meets the eye【Photos】
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Osaka governor suggests lowering voting age to 0 to curb population decline
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
How to do an overnight bus trip to Kanazawa from Tokyo【Photos】 – Part 2
Starbucks Japan just released a new matcha green tea latte, but is it any good?
We take a ride on Seibu Railway’s futuristic luxury liner: the Limited Express Laview
These Guys Keep All Their Cuteness Even When Cooked! We Try Deep-Fried Axolotl in Osaka