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Ihatov Symphony
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa’s Death, and as a tribute to the celebrated writer a revival of the Ihatov Symphony was performed in his hometown of Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture on 29 August. The symphony was composed by Isao Tomita, a true originator of electronic music in Japan and features Hatsune Miku the iconic vocaloid who embodies the trail blazed by Tomita decades ago.
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Top 30 tourist sites in Japan: the most popular sightseeing spots for overseas visitors
Ryuk from Death Note performs Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen in official release video
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
Automatic tie tier ties ties for tie tying-impaired
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the monthStarbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Automatic tie tier ties ties for tie tying-impaired
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Ranma 1/2 Cafe opening in three Japanese cities, features food with transformable flavors
Japan’s original oyakodon restaurant reopens after three years in a newly renovated building
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Testing 23 different yakiniku dipping sauces from the Japanese supermarket to find the top three
Poll finds support to let women inherit imperial throne as Japan faces possible succession crisis
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long