Almost everyone takes their photos from right underneath the anime robot, but a little distance gives you a whole new perspective.
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Hanami, Kochi, and Hinamatsuri bath bombs are inspired by Japan’s three favorite springtime flowers.
Hokkaido park calls this time of year the “green season,” but “rainbow season” would be a lot more accurate.
This ephemeral vending machine lets you buy a floral gift right in the heart of the Japanese capital.
A long-established Kyoto confectionery shop is selling these do-it-yourself kits with simple video instructions.
Indulge your inner child in a more mature manner with Lego’s new bonsai and flower bouquet sets.
Enjoy contemporary art and the Grand Hyatt’s delicious sweets all at once with this exclusive, extremely limited snack box.
Edible flowers appear on iced doughnuts and spectacular cold, clear jelly doughnuts for summer.
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】- Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
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Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
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New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
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One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
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Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
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Sailor Moon celebrates 30 years with beautiful purse, accessory lines from Samantha Group【Pics】
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