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Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
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Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
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Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Playing ‘League of Legends’ is way harder with your cat around【Video】
Record number of foreign children in Japan need help understanding Japanese in school
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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
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Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Coordinating a whole outfit with nothing but clothes from Japanese convenience store Family Mart
Japanese company creates a tiny sock for your big toe
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
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Presenting funazushi — Could fermented sushi be the next big Japanese export to Southeast Asia?