From the downright obvious to the surprising yet amusing, Japanese Sign Language has it all.
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Sapporo man attempts to rob store with lighter, goes as you’d expect
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by general public
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
This unstaffed Japanese train station is like a Ghibli anime come to life
Peko-chan Milky Time Cafe opens in Chiba and we go to check out all of the pastries and merch
Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by general public
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
50 centimetres (20 inches) of unbridled beefy joy! Eating Tokyo’s extra-lengthy yukhoe sushi
Aichi man who stole and replaced women’s shoes set free, victims too “disgusted” to press charges
Latte art comes to life in this amazing stop-motion video
Shizuoka man arrested for stealing 50 fire hose nozzles
Kansai man arrested for defrauding his 35 girlfriends
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