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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Fake Japanese whisky countermeasures now include official Japanese whisky emblem
Cardcaptor Sakura’s schoolgirl costume now a stylishly cute anime backpack to take back to school
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
7-Eleven Japan offering sakura extract lipstick blessed by 300-year-old Kyoto temple
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan- Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
- Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area- Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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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
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
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Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Proposed sakura name for new middle school in Japan draws complaints for kamikaze overlap
7-Eleven Japan offering sakura extract lipstick blessed by 300-year-old Kyoto temple
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
New line of modern samurai fashion for fall/winter will make you warm and cool
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