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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Meet the eerie police statues of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture
Giant digital sumo wrestler now stopping trains at Tokyo station【Video】
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Kyoto tea store collaborates with local winemaker to create deliciously green matcha white wine
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
We order lunch at Mos Burger-owned restaurant, end up with traditional Japanese breakfast
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Add a little magic to your meal at Mahou Dining Bar Osmand in Tokyo, now with escape rooms
Love great anime and the great outdoors? Then you need an anime girl ita-tent
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- Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection- Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
We order lunch at Mos Burger-owned restaurant, end up with traditional Japanese breakfast
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Add a little magic to your meal at Mahou Dining Bar Osmand in Tokyo, now with escape rooms
Love great anime and the great outdoors? Then you need an anime girl ita-tent
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods, drinkware and candles for the 2025 holiday season
Soon-to-be-demolished, historical host club opens up its doors to family-friendly fun【Pics】
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Celebrate a belated Pokémon Slowpoke Day by slurping up some exclusive udon from Kagawa!
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
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