Gunma
It’s a long way from the office, but it’s the most authentic Brazilian food we can find without going all the way to Brazil.
The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.
A silk mill that generated an immeasurable amount of money for Japan, is not getting the favor returned.
COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
Nakanojo welcomes you to Gunma with a beautiful local tradition you won’t find at any other station in Japan.
No more worrying about having exact change, but more worrying about having plastic surgery.
An unexpected collaboration between an idol live-streaming service and a non-profit organization produces a stunning picture of summer.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, including this team of workers who used their own local brand of heroism to prank visitors at night.
Fearless hero saved lives in exchange for his own during recent Mt. Kusatsu-Shirane eruption.
From its creation to its usage, this giant robot is undeniably awesome, but there’s just one problem.
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Yuzuru Hanyu launches own YouTube channel, fans flock to subscribe
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Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
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We fall in love with a bucket of Japanese custard pudding【Taste test】
Go shopping with our Japanese reporter as he experiences Costco in the U.S. for the first time
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
The twin joys and dual sadnesses of eating ramen in the U.S.
Japan Weather Association creates new words to describe merciless summer heat
“My employees were killed.” Japanese pond owner breaks into tears after 3,000 fish die in robbery
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Studio Ghibli releases free bulletin board illustration to “use within the bounds of common sense”
Jimmy Choo designs limited edition Crystal Boots for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
New Princess Mononoke accessory line has Kodama for your ears, wolves for your fingers【Photos】
Cases of people getting unwanted crabs skyrocketing in Japan, salmon too
The entire Pokémon Red and Blue Kanto region map, built as a 3-D diorama, looks amazing【Photos】
Princess Mononoke 25th anniversary lineup includes cute plushies, fierce magnets, expensive bowls
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Japanese curry rice appears at McDonald’s, but not in the country you’d expect
Burger King Japan’s all-you-can-eat challenge knocks us out of the ring
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Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
This super easy cold Korean spicy ramen dish will make summer 100 times more delicious
We try Starbucks’ buzzworthy (and slightly gross) new cream pie to see how good it really is
Mega Nigiri Sushi in Okinawa is top quality AND super cheap, a unicorn in the sushi world
What’s the secret behind these three rice bowls?
The most expensive ice cream in Japan? Metallic soft serve frays the nerves of staff who make it
Watermelon-looking rice balls go on sale in Tokyo, bring Mr. Sato bitter memories of regret
Tokyo’s Nakano adds rock and disco to its annual summer bon dance【Videos】
Autonomous beverage and snack car now testing in Chiba City
McDo…raemon! McDonald’s Japan offering Doraemon Shake and pie for festival season
Newest branch of Japan’s oldest burger chain serves up some crazy huge sandwiches in Ginza
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