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Here are five of the best, high quality cosmetics that line the shelves at Japanese convenience stores, according to one of our Japanese reporters.
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Nintendo’s Kirby zooms into Japanese convenience stores Family Mart’s Super Satisfied Fest
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Package delivery in Japan may be delayed due to bear risks
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away- Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Package delivery in Japan may be delayed due to bear risks
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
Foreign tourists outnumber Japanese ones at Kyoto hotels for first time ever
Tokyo’s busiest train line to be partially shut down this weekend as part of Shibuya renovations
Japan’s hoya is a straight-up edible video game monster, and here’s how to prepare/eat it【Photos】
Bob’s Big Boy is alive and well, and also a cute robot, in Japan【Photos】
Stay in a hotel in Japan where you can see a UFO
Totoro embroidered bags and pouches are as fluffy and cute as the Ghibli star himself【Photos】
120-year-old sweets store keeps Japan’s maritozzo boom alive with a massive specimen
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
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