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Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type.
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The Neko House Desk understands who’s really in charge of your home, and helps you convince them to let you have some space too.
You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs.
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Anime fortress is ready to make the move into your home, but you’ll need to set aside a half-day or so to build it.
Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary with a partnership with the Spanish luxury ceramics craftsmen.
It’s not a total withdraw, but the chain’s downtown Tokyo footprint is going to get a lot smaller.
They couldn’t make it in time for Christmas, but we’re glad these Studio Ghibli stars are here now.
Intricately detailed frames let you mix your real life memories with Ghibi’s unforgettable anime settings.
Yamada Heiando has been in business for over 100 years, but it’s still got new ideas for its Pokémon crossover line.
Higashiyama doll artisans deliver some festive holiday cheer alongside their more traditional Japanese lineup.
Toto’s Washlet is washing more and more backsides in the States, and there are likely two big reasons why the U.S. has started liking them for when it goes number two.
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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
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Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
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Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
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Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Soaking in glimmering water and the essence of prehistoric plants at a Hokkaido hot spring
Not just a Big Totoro, but a Super Extra-large Big Totoro plushie could be in your home right now
First full-body look at new Japan-made Godzilla movie’s kaiju star has old-school fans happy
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