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Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Studio Ghibli holiday wreath adds a touch of Kiki cuteness and good fortune to your home【Photos】
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
RocketKitchen makes a giant Hi-Chew candy from over 1,400 Hi-Chew pieces!
Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why?
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】- Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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RocketKitchen makes a giant Hi-Chew candy from over 1,400 Hi-Chew pieces!
Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
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Sushi passed up by ramen in survey of foreign tourists’ favorite thing to eat in Japan, but why?
“Yandere Simulator” game lets you release your jealous schoolgirl rage and murder love rivals
We visit Evangelion’s real-life Village-3, a hidden gem where time has stopped【Photos】
Studio Ghibli producer shows us how to draw Totoro【Video】
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Our reporter transforms into a fancy celebrity to sample the fanciest udon at Marugame Seimen
English hot spring manners poster is so thorough, even Japanese people are learning from it
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
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