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Crane games are big hits with foreign tourists and Japanese kids, so Family Mart is happy to have them come in and play.
Trendy desserts arrive at supermarkets and convenience stores, so we find out if they’re worth your yen.
If you’re worried about additives in convenience store food, this rice ball set is for you.
Sakura Veil plumpers make a stop at temple in the Kyoto foothills before making their way to convenience stores.
New konbini find becomes a hit with locals and overseas tourists alike, but is it really worth the hype?
Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.
This convenience store trend takes an already popular drink to new heights of deliciousness.
Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage.
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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