Kyoto’s ancient Ninnaji Temple is offering a second chance to grab these gorgeously intricate and exclusive papercut designs.
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This stop is undoubtedly the first of many in our new countrywide, railway-hopping quest to stamp ’em all.
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Celebrate another year of life by putting it in jeopardy with this birthday candle flower
Japan’s massive matcha parfait weighs 6 kilos, contains hidden surprises for anyone who eats it
Sandwiches fit for a sumo served up in Osaka【Taste Test】
Anime girl English teacher Ellen-sensei becomes VTuber/VVTUber and NFT
Beautiful Ghibli sealing wax kits let you create accessories and elegant letter decorations【Pics】
Starbucks Japan adds a Motto Frappuccino to the menu for a limited time
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
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