Kanji of the Year 2024
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Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan now has fish-shaped soy sauce bottle hand cream
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Chiikawa lucky bag required a four-month wait, but was it worth it?【Photos】
This might be the simplest restaurant ramen in all of Japan, but it’s still something special
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
The Ghibli theme park’s food looks good enough to be a reason to visit all by itself【Photos】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever
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Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter- Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans- Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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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
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
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
The Ghibli theme park’s food looks good enough to be a reason to visit all by itself【Photos】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Turn a persimmon into a pudding with one simple ingredient
This themed Starbucks in Seoul is hidden away in possibly the coolest location ever
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
Musician Ian McCulloch flees Japan amid US-North Korea tensions, show cancelled without warning
How to make an awesome Japanese summer dessert using only things you can buy at Daiso【SoraKitchen】
Starbucks Japan releases a special tea latte to celebrate the Year of the Snake
Convenience store clerk accidentally puts something in customer’s bag they shouldn’t have…
Take a toothbrush with you to Butakin for this daring mixed noodles with chives dish
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
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