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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Why is Asuka standing next to Colonel Sanders? Because it’s Thursday of course!
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So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
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International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
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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
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
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Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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Japanese artist illustrates the difference between ads for men and women in social games
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