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J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Japan’s most quirkily empathetic monk is back to keep bad mojo away from us as the year ends.
Who needs air-conditioning when a simple taxi ride is enough to leave you frozen in fear for the rest of the summer?
Eradication squads to be dispatched to deal with outbreak, guests will need to prove they’re not infected by completing missions inside haunted theme park.
Three girls mysteriously died inside the machine and all said the same name as their last words, backstory says.
Anyone who’s ever gotten lost in the maze of a Tokyo station is bound to feel something akin to adventure, horror, or both when playing this game.
The room makes for a perfect spooky Halloween backdrop, unless you’re one of those people that happens to find old-fashioned dolls soothing.
The mascot, described as aggressively disgusting, is currently without a name to call it by.
Hello Kitty and her friends show up in the infamously cursed village of Hinamizawa to comfort the cast of Higurashi Naku Koro ni.
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Kinotake Mother AI developed to study Japan’s divide between chocolate cookie snacks
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Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Japanese public toilet in Tokyo has windows that change colour when you use it
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
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Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature- Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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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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Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Japanese public toilet in Tokyo has windows that change colour when you use it
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
LeSportsac collaborates with Pokemon for an ultra-stylish line of bags
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
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