Japan (Page 3)
The first self-driving cars will be seen on the streets of Japan from March next year delivering online shopping orders.
Pokémon Go has officially launched in Japan along with the announcement that “poke-stops” and “gyms” are now located in the nearly 3,000 McDonald’s stores around Japan.
A 20-year-old man from Kanagawa Prefecture has been arrested for posting a picture of a lion on Twitter and claiming it was on the loose in Kumamoto.
After weeks of speculation Pokémon GO is finally officially available to download in Japan and here are some of the links you need.
A baby in Japan has become an overnight Internet sensation after showing a strange affinity for the remote controller in his left hand…but not the right.
The edgy kimonos designed by X Japan rock star Yoshiki may have been a bit too edgy for most — but not for Hello Kitty!
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
Over the weekend, a fight broke out between two mascots who have a well-documented history of bad blood.
Soon it may become illegal to take any photos from “hidden cameras” in Shiga Prefecture, which may mean a ban on catching Pokémon with your smart phones – Nooooo!!!
This has to be the cutest excuse for a train delay we’ve ever seen involving a train driver, a dog, and a cookie.
Good news! Tokyo Monorail has announced this week that it will be providing free Wi-Fi on the Haneda Airport Line later this year.
Fool your friends with these must have mega-realistic “waribashi” disposable chopstick pens!
Batten down the hatches – there’s a war on between Japan and America. Which side will you take in the great burger battle?
Here are some Japanese words that can drive English-speakers crazy when learning Japanese!
Everybody loves Game of Thrones and everyone loves Pokémon, so why not combine the two to make awesome Pokémon characters out of the Game of Thrones house sigils?
Keep your kitty close, cool, and comfy with this cat-pouch hoodie that makes room for ice packs!
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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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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Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
When is the right time for a love confession in Japan?
Gorgeous Sailor Moon princess dresses for all the galas in the galaxy【Photos】
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Muscly Japanese men fill stock photo site with hilarious poses in unusual settings
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
We try blue beer made with drift ice from Hokkaido
Over four billion yen in lost cash was found in Tokyo last year, setting new record
Vietnamese workers get scolded by boss in Japan, retaliate by punching him in the head 【Video】
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