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Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?- Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】- Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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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
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
The beautiful booth models of the Tokyo Motorcycle Show【Photos】
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Starbucks in traditional Japanese building at Ise Jingu has hidden secrets in its roof tiles
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
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