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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Japan’s Prime Minister came out of a pipe dressed as Mario at Rio’s closing ceremony!
Full Screen Mario allows you to play Super Mario Bros. on your computer, create new levels!
We tried out three types of men’s boxer briefs from Daiso, and one of them left us speechless
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- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Japan now has a “for foreign tourists only” Mt. Fuji sightseeing train[Video]- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases the My Neighbour Totoro tea caddy, with a magical self-closing lid- Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo- Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
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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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
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Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Japan’s Prime Minister came out of a pipe dressed as Mario at Rio’s closing ceremony!
Full Screen Mario allows you to play Super Mario Bros. on your computer, create new levels!
We tried out three types of men’s boxer briefs from Daiso, and one of them left us speechless
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
New Okonomiyaki Burger flips up the fast food scene in Japan
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Our visit to the coolest Book Off used Japanese book store that we’ve ever seen
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