Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.
Kansai
Same fish, same restaurant chain, but something is very different between Kanto and Kansai.
You might guess the most popular Pokémon type in the country, but each prefecture might surprise you!
Former internet meme returns to the spotlight and appears as fond of his own areolae as ever.
The shallow epicentre caused strong tremors that killed three and injured dozens of people in the region.
We get our hands on one of Japan’s most sought-after souvenirs to find out what makes them so popular.
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Former sake brewery in Japan gets a new life as…whatever the heck this is
U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns
Meet the Japanese Colonel Sanders, who’s handsome…and passionate about fried chicken
Staircase National Highway: the only highway in Japan that cars can’t enter
You’re not supposed to drink this special sake from Japan【Non taste-test】
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
This Japanese supermarket has either the kindest or cruelest slogan, but no one’s sure which
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
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Japan’s most meaningless road sign discovered, has Internet feeling lost
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Life-size Pikachu figure that wirelessly charges electronics fills us with joy/jealousy【Video】
Japan considering doubling entry cap for overseas travelers, waiving on-arrival PCR tests soon
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Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Hotel guest who boiled crabs in room’s kettle angry to have to pay for damages
We test out the portable shower backpack Amazon recommended to us (which also only has two stars)
Japanese woman receives Kobe beef croquettes after waiting nine years, and she was lucky.- Sumo wrestler vs. 16-month-old toddler: The cutest match you’ll ever see【Video】
American visits Japan, wonders why McDonald’s only sells beef bowls, not burgers
The new Bake Off Japan on Amazon Prime is everything we ever wanted (aka more Bake Off!)【Review】
New “wet” potato chips revolutionise the snack industry in Japan
Old Enough: Netflix show sparks global debate on parenting and child safety
It looks like Costco, it sounds like Costco, but it’s actually Dodosuco — we visit look-alike store
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One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
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You’re not supposed to drink this special sake from Japan【Non taste-test】
Japanese gacha machine sells nostalgic super tiny books, and we tried it out
This Japanese supermarket has either the kindest or cruelest slogan, but no one’s sure which
Pizza Hut’s new Oreo pizza is like nothing we’ve ever eaten before
This simple picture of a stairway is worth a thousand words about Japanese culture
Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?
Plushie versions of ancient Japanese protection charms are our new favourite capsule toys
Kids’ lunch for adults selling for a limited time at Katsuya
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This special Tokyo sightseeing cruise sails only once a month, shows city from new perspectives
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