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The coffeehouse chain has found a heartwarming way for us to all be a Santa this Christmas.
Our reporter puts together a flavor/calorie map for the chain’s frozen dessert beverages in Japan.
New Frappuccinos take us on a stroll down memory lane with a good ‘ol Japanese pun to boot.
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Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme
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The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
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Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
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Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
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Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
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Dip your fried chicken into your milkshake, says Japanese fast food chain, sparking debate
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10 truly terrifying Japanese train stories as told to us by foreigners
Yu-Gi-Oh! creator apologizes for drawing characters making political statements ahead of elections
The impossible circular staircase is just that… impossible【Video】
New keyhole lingerie sets feature cats, bears, rabbits, hearts, maids and sailor uniforms
Tokyo Disneyland is giving the Haunted Mansion an anime-style re-theme
School textbook is withdrawn after “teacher” on the front is recognized as Japanese adult video star
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