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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Mister Donut releases a secret Godiva doughnut you won’t find in stores
Real urine-triggered fight breaks out during Demon Slayer movie as anime action crackles on-screen
Studio Ghibli passport cases are here to keep you company while you travel
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
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Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s foreign tourist numbers projected to fall for first time in years in 2026
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Studio Ghibli passport cases are here to keep you company while you travel
British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning
Studio Ghibli’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind becomes wristwatch of Seiko【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Beautiful Studio Ghibli anime sake flask and cup set lets you get liquored up the Laputa way
Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide
What makes a good boss in Japan? Workers sound off in survey
Is this chic hotel in Tokyo’s Asakusa district really a capsule hotel? As a matter of fact, yes!
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Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit