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Japanese coin
Japan’s Ministry of Finance has just announced the chosen designs for coins commemorating the reconstruction efforts for the Great East Japan Earthquake that rocked the northern area of Tohoku on March 11, 2011.
A premium gold coin with a face value of 10,000 yen (US $127) and a premium silver coin with a face value of 1,000 yen (US $12.75) are schedule to be produced in 2015. Most are engraved with beautiful symbols of Japan, but does one of them look a little funny to you? Read More
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Howl’s Moving Castle’s scene-stealing dog is here to clean your home as a plushie mop
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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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
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Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
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
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Get a Complete Psych Profile in a Few Minutes Using Only a Pen and Paper
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
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11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Japan has a new Hershey’s cereal that doubles as a toast topping
Sanrio’s new crazy huge plushies are bigger than the average Japanese adult【Photos】
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model