J-Pop
J-pop mega star returns to the biggest hit of her career as an adult, with some help from a special musical partner from her past.
Sailor Moon creator draws band-new illustration of the manga heroine and best-selling vocalist.
“Usseewa” singer and One Piece voice actress seems unclear on how long it takes to learn a foreign language.
Trigger teams up with top-talent studios and Bump of Chicken for a 40-year love letter to the entire Transformers franchise.
Let’s go for a ride down memory lane with a new version of one of the singer’s biggest hits.
Setsuna Meteor is getting too old for this idol singer stuff.
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Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Japan’s Self-Defense Forces take “radio calisthenics” to an interesting new level
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Man with homemade firebomb detained by police outside U.S. embassy in Tokyo
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“Why Japan has so many vending machines” video makes some good points, but misses key factors
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
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McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
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Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Pikachu-ear engagement rings and Pokémon wedding rings for him and her can now be yours【Photos】
“Why Japan has so many vending machines” video makes some good points, but misses key factors
Mr. Sato asks the police how he can avoid getting hassled by them
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More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it
Tokyo police stopped us for random questioning, so we asked them to recommend a good restaurant
Pokémon Lego kits are finally on their way!【Photos】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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