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This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
A fierce warlord, a visionary reformer, and a Shinsengumi officer are all standing by to help you get dinner ready.
Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
Its founder started out with a street-side food stall in Japan’s samurai era, and his restaurant is still serving customers in Tokyo today.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
Your eyes will love the traditional Japanese garden, but keep your ears open for a sound that’s been marking life in this town for centuries.
The castle closest to Tokyo expands its English explanations and adds a Fuma ninja clan infiltration experience.
Survey results stretch all the way from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south, with several awesome stops in between.
An American wartime propaganda video has one Japanese citizen reflecting on his nation’s societal structure today.
Now’s your chance to snag a samurai armor-inspired T-shirt during your next visit to Kamakura, a beautiful day trip destination from Tokyo.
Many of the people in the video spent their early lives living in a Japan that was ruled by a shogun.
In an age fraught with international tensions, a new movie co-produced by Russia and Japan sends a powerful message that love transcends language and borders.
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- Japanese manga publishers file lawsuit in New York against four pirate sites
Message to Japanese media: “Stop asking people to open their fridges during a blackout!”
Man forgets wallet with 2.8 million yen in cash on Japan’s busiest train line
Gorgeous Chinese woman creates one of Japan’s favorite mobile games, encourages microtransactions
Twitter sympathizes with shivering Shiba Inu during a Tokyo thunderstorm【Video】
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We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
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In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says- Japanese high school students build crazy wooden roller coaster at school festival【Video】
- Uniqlo announces new line of awesome Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies【Photos】
Mr. Sato shows us what happens when you try to cook rice with only eggs 【SoraKitchen】
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Domino’s Pizza now sells Tsundere Pizzas in Japan, wants to both hurt and please you
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Uniqlo announces brand-new line of awesomely beautiful Sailor Moon T-shirts
Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises
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Japan now has a giant pizza sandwich called Meat Mountain, packed with 18 different types of meat
Japanese manga publishers file lawsuit in New York against four pirate sites
Eating a 6,000-yen (US$55) sandwich on the Tokyo sidewalk: The best way to wait for a new iPhone
American-Japanese model Kiko divides people in Japan with controversial photo shoot
Japanese prefecture that named a Pokémon as its governor to install 16 new Pokémon manholes
Pokémon’s Ash FINALLY wins a Pokémon tournament championship!
Video of man throwing fireworks at an oncoming train frightens Japanese net users
Man forgets wallet with 2.8 million yen in cash on Japan’s busiest train line
We attend the official release ceremony for the new iPhone 11 in Japan
Terrace House funnyman Ryota Yamasato now married to Japanese actress Yu Aoi
Mr. Sato asks the police how he can avoid getting hassled by them
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