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Eleven locals showcase their idea of the most satisfying meal at one of Japan’s cheapest restaurants.
Today in the SoraKitchen, we’re not just making umeboshi, we’re making umeboshi inside our office.
Traditional mochi treatment puts a spin on the Pon de Ring, but is it an unrecoverable tailspin?
Three of the greatest anime series ever produced featured in video that’s not quite as simple as it might look.
Local Kyoto confectioner lets you take Sujata Ice Cream to an even higher level of deliciousness.
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Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
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Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
Village Vanguard tries to tickle us pink with a Pink Lucky Bag
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
The official cosplay booth models of Tokyo Game Show 2024【Photos】
Hokkaido’s Shikaribetsuko Kotan — the beautiful village of ice that melts away in the spring
Majority of surveyed Japanese workers have dated a coworker, over 20 percent their boss or senpai
Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
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Harajuku’s new permanent Tamagotchi shop is filled with cuteness and a surprising lack of poop
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We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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