Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle or peace and quiet, this list has you covered.
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Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
Anyone planning to visit Japan in the summer better know which noxious lavatories to avoid.
Tokyo’s historic drinking district is sitting on prime real estate, and that’s got people thinking…
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JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
Bento bankruptcies increasing as Japan’s boxed lunch shops struggle in the new dining landscape
David Bowie’s Lazarus makes its debut in Japan, bringing his love for the country full circle
Real-world Pokémon Diamond and Pearl! Playing with Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Excavation Kits【Pics】
Japanese cafe’s beautiful Hydrangea Gelatin Shaved Ice is a reason to love the rainy season
Japan’s mint chocolate season hits Family Mart with 14 new choco mint treats (and five superstars)
Mr. Sato orders a box of hot coffee from Starbucks Japan to our office
Hokkaido police refuse to acknowledge theft that really seems like a theft
Totoro, Howl, and Spirited Away earrings and brooches ready to add Ghibli touches to your look
Japanese yokai spirits enter the modern era in Nagoya’s new digital art experience
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Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices
Perfect instant ramen eggs every time! Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Studio Ghibli wind chime adds anime charm to the summer breeze
What is kasshayaki, the Japanese street food only one prefecture is lucky enough to love?
Tokyo to Kyushu by ferry: An epic 21-hour journey on the sea
Studio Ghibli umbrellas bring anime joy to Japan’s rainy season
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Eel that looks like a banana caught in Shimane Prefecture
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Japanese restaurant chain installs tip boxes in response to foreign tourists leaving tips, sparks debate- “Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
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Live-action Netflix One Piece Chopper shows face for first time – What do fans in Japan think?- Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers
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- Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Japan’s mint chocolate season hits Family Mart with 14 new choco mint treats (and five superstars)
Mr. Sato orders a box of hot coffee from Starbucks Japan to our office
Hokkaido police refuse to acknowledge theft that really seems like a theft
Totoro, Howl, and Spirited Away earrings and brooches ready to add Ghibli touches to your look
Japanese yokai spirits enter the modern era in Nagoya’s new digital art experience
Hyper-detailed anime girl masks are here to solve, possibly create your fashion problems【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
New Studio Ghibli Uniqlo T-shirt line coming to the U.S., Japan left out once again【Photos】
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Why you should be worried if someone calls you “Uehara-san” in the Japanese workplace
Indian man in Japan arrested on charges of using curry spices as weapon in robbery attempt
Anime’s Tetsuwan Atom/Astro Boy shows up on a pedestrian walk signal in Japan
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