We learned some hacks for ensuring the special drink that’s said to partially freeze when you open it does what it’s supposed to do.
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A pre-opening look at the new US$2 billion expansion, including the rides and yes — Disney food!
It’s almost like the New Year already wanted to give him the cold shoulder…or rather, a cold fish cake.
Fans will be able to visit Arendelle, Rapunzel’s tower, and one more classic Disney setting.
No Disney movie has ever earned as much at theaters in Japan as the seemingly unstoppable Mugen Train.
This girl and her friends put on an unforgettable performance that’s making people smile around the world.
Makoto Shinkai’s anime juggernaut was chasing the Disney hit, but which film pulled in the bigger audience at theaters?
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Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Studio Ghibli to be acquired by Nippon TV as subsidiary company in stock purchase
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
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Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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“Office lady in heels walking on tatami”: The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
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English teachers in Japan apologize for having low-proficiency kids say “poison” in assigned video
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