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New release contains exclusive My Neighbour Totoro products that can’t be purchased anywhere else.
Say I love you with the magical charm of characters from My Neighbour Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
With the change in the legal age of adulthood in Japan, even Japanese people are confused about when and how to celebrate this milestone.
This year, KitKat is bringing everyday goods like pouches, tumblers, and towels to make the holiday feel much more adorable.
The Former Furukawa Gardens make for an extremely economical escape from the big city with special seasonal events happening right now.
This ranking of some of the most popular gifts in Japan might have something your father would like!
Recreating all the restaurant’s famous touches, including the serving of food from behind the bamboo curtain.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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