Ikebukuro (Page 3)
Specialty shop Animate stays true to its roots as it gets ready to celebrate a big milestone with a big store.
Meet the characters who braved the weather to represent some of Japan’s most popular anime and manga.
These cosplaying queens waited two years to step out as their favourite manga and anime characters, and the wait was definitely worth it.
Chapter of video game history comes to a close, but staff are still hoping for a new beginning.
“The sun egg sandwich” is 20 centimeters (7.87 inches) in diameter and is on a mission to become a new famous local product of Saitama Prefecture.
Sunshine City set to shine even brighter with opening of Bandai Namco’s Gashapon Department Store.
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
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Beautiful, intricate drawings of snowflakes from Edo-era Japan
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Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
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You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
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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
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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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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
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National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Should you warm up your convenience store onigiri rice balls in the microwave?【Taste test】
Beautiful, intricate drawings of snowflakes from Edo-era Japan
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
Ichiran Ramen doubles the price of its lucky bag this New Year, but is it worth it?
What happens to Cup Noodle Mystery Meat when you cook it in a rice cooker?
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
“Family name researcher” discovers the most common full name in Japan
Japanese photographer captures tiny whimsical water worlds in macro【Photos】
Fundoshi Panties bring back traditional Japanese underwear style, promise a good night’s sleep
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Ryokan etiquette: What not to do when staying at a traditional Japanese inn
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