Hearts cry and mouths water as this cute little bear disappears into the broth forever.
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Initially we were stumped by the origin sources of our cosplays but the mystery was later revealed.
We get an expert opinion on the worth of the anime and voclaoid figures in the Kawaii Lucky Bag.
We had to wait a third of the year for this New Year’s fukubukuro, and now it’s time to find out if our patience was rewarded.
This melon specialty shop’s unique lucky bag puts a fruity spin on the New Year’s tradition.
We crack open an overwhelming batch of toys–from the charming to the wacky–in which there’s gotta be something for everyone.
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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
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Japanese automaker Suzuki now makes instant curry, but does it rev our foodie engines?【Taste test】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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