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karaoke (Page 4)
Last November we reported on a karaoke booth for one to three people in Akihabara called Choi Kara, which was becoming a big hit in game centers. Around the same time, another company opened One Kara, “the one-person private karaoke room.” Similar to the Choi Kara in many ways One Kara also lets anyone sing their hearts out without fear of judgment.
Pizza Hut Japan teams up with creator of one of the country’s best kinds of ramen for ramen pizza
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Japan has a cute Pokémon menu you probably don’t know about yet
Ghibli Park releases new info, preview images for Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke areas
Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name?
Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island
Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Grab a clear sparkling drink from Starbucks at a convenience store in Japan and get refreshed!
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Is Japan’s Crab-shaped Cup Ramen Timer worth the hype?
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island
Welcome to Japan’s smallest natural mountain, where you get a climbing certificate at the summit
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Grab a clear sparkling drink from Starbucks at a convenience store in Japan and get refreshed!
Oh the things you’ll see when glancing at a nearby passenger’s phone on the trains of Japan
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Domino’s Japan’s New Cheese Volcano Pizza is a game-changer that’s about to go global
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2025
Starbucks vs. Tully’s — Is there such a big difference between Japan’s coffee giants?【Taste test】
Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide