Japan
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
This jaw-dropping video will make you wonder how Tochigi Prefecture came in last in the prefectural popularity poll.
Japan’s tourism board wants you to remember that though things are scary now, Japan will wait patiently until you can visit its scenic shores.
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This shortlist was chosen by Japanese locals, but tourists from all countries can benefit from it!
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A Nintendo character well-known for his ability to inhale things, but his new clothes collaboration certainly doesn’t suck!
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From reusable titanium straws to a marker pen that opens boxes, this list is a fantastic source of Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones.
Hint: marriage might be more likely to go well if the sight of your beloved-to-be doesn’t make you throw up a little in your mouth.
Survey reveals foreign visitors of different nationalities have similar tastes when it comes to Japanese experiences, but not Japanese food.
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Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors
New Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practical
Studio Ghibli retailer now sells Japanese anime curry with all the special utensils
Japanese convenience stores have tasty, diet-friendly meals, like these three under 500 calories
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Switch 2 announced by Nintendo, wisely switches up very little【Video】
Ghibli komonoire are little pockets of the anime world for storing your tiny treasures【Photos】
Japan’s most competitive neighboring prefectures are revealed in a recent survey
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Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
“I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym- The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Starbucks Japan reveals new Valentine’s Day goods for 2025
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, includes monthly activity allowance
Overseas Uber driver and anime fan gets the Cowboy Bebop surprise of a lifetime【Video】
Kyoto reportedly planning to raise hotel guest taxes, create highest accommodation tax in Japan
What’s in the KFC Japan fukubukuro lucky bag?
Nintendo and Godiva team up for fancy fun chocolate line【Photos】
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】- Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line- “I overdid it.” – Man in Japan fired after ditching work 633 times to go to the gym
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018- Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Switch 2 announced by Nintendo, wisely switches up very little【Video】
Ghibli komonoire are little pockets of the anime world for storing your tiny treasures【Photos】
Japan’s most competitive neighboring prefectures are revealed in a recent survey
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Studio Ghibli glasses cases let anime characters keep an eye on your spectacles
Starbucks releases a new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan, but is it worth the calories?
How to get a beef bowl breakfast in Japan for only 290 yen (some assembly required)
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Super-detailed cherry blossom forecast maps for 2025 show warm winter doesn’t mean early sakura
Mister Donut and Pierre Marcolini team up in Japan, but is it a match made in chocolate heaven?
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