fun

We visit one of the last rooftop amusement parks in Japan and feel like we stepped back in time

Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation. 

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Ride bikes on an abandoned railway line at this hidden tourist spot in Japan

Old railway tracks get a new lease on life in the mountains.

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Does the Blue Mt Fuji Curry taste as terrifying as it looks?

We go on a trek to conquer this mountain of curry, and end up learning something in the process.

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Yokohama finally releases details on futuristic theme park set to open in 2031

Yokohama sure knows how to plan big.

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Sadako: Cursed Countdown the card game coming this winter

Try not to watch any creepy video cassettes until then.

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Pokémon Colors interactive digital art exhibit returns this summer, makes first stop in Yokohama

Play with Pokémon in a highly colorful world!

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We made our gummies glow with a popular Japanese vitamin drink 【SoraKitchen】

A cool science experiment that’s also delicious.

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Heading to Hiroshima? Here’s a plan to enjoy three local activities on Miyajima in one day

Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past. 

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Koka City’s municipal workers transform yet again into ninja for Ninja Day【Video】

Move right along with your business–there’s nothing out of the ordinary going on at the city hall.

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How well do you know your sushi? New 3-D puzzle toy from Japan helps you become a salmon pro

Live out your dreams of becoming a Japanese sushi chef with this fun educational toy. 

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Spice up your drinking parties with Tipsy Bar Games based on popular izakaya food

Or keep them at home for game night!

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Slowpoke takes center stage at special collaborative festival at Takamatsu Airport this October

The official Udon Prefecture ambassador takes part in special events at the airport where you can also win fabulous prizes.

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Three great indoor date spots (plus a bonus!) in Tokyo, for when the weather just won’t cooperate

These are interesting places that will keep you cool and dry, no matter the weather outside!

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Dedicate your savings to your oshi of choice with this new buildable offertory box

Pay homage to your favorite character or idol (“oshi”) while building your bank.

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Turn your bad drawings into gorgeous anime and manga characters!

Realtime 2-D character creation software is a game-changer for artists and non-artists alike.

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Japanese toilet piggy bank proves Japan has the best toys

Flushing money down the toilet has never been more entertaining!

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New adorable, two-color Vulpix airplane will take you to Hokkaido, not even for a limited time

Get ready for a new Pokémon-themed airplane!

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Japanese art site Pixiv now lets you make your own 3-D model for free, and in English!

With a library of over 350 items, you can craft an original model even if you aren’t an artist! So we did.

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We throw a bubble party at our cheap countryside house in Japan【Video】

A soap bubble guru is born at the SoraHouse.

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What happens when our team starts renovating our cheap countryside house in Japan?

The SoraHouse becomes a playhouse for our reporters.

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