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Uniqlo reveals third round of massive 100-year-anniversary manga T-shirts for Jump’s Shueisha
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Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
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New littering fine now being enforced in some of Tokyo’s most heavily touristed areas
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Mr. Sato takes a walk on Tokyo’s American-style street to get some American/Japanese ice cream
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Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
The average age of Japan’s hikikomori shut-ins is getting older, survey shows
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan- New official Ghibli anime food cookbook will teach you how to make Ponyo’s ramen and more
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- Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart
Japan has a new cute and clever sunblock for cat lovers
Tokyo’s new extra-expensive ramen restaurant is dividing opinions, so we tried a bowl
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli still doesn’t allow its anime to be streamed online in Japan, and here’s why
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