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Karl Lagerfeld
A new perfume has been created inspired by this quote of Karl Lagerfeld, a heavy hitter in the fashion world working with the likes of Chanel and Fendi among others.
“The smell of a freshly printed book is the best smell in the world.”
Well, hmmm, I never really thought about it before, but I can distinctly recall the smell of a fresh book after reading his words – so he could be onto something. But does it really make you smell like a book? And would people actually go for it?
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Osaka teen arrested for hacking into Internet cafe’s app to steal data, was helped by Chat-GPT
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Japanese man grabbed by wild monkey, chased for hundreds of meters while jogging
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke goodJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourismNintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan
Japanese man grabbed by wild monkey, chased for hundreds of meters while jogging
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
We make pills the old-fashioned way in Japan’s former medicine capital, Toyama Prefecture
Pokémon Christmas season starting early with adorable new line of fashions and decorations【Pics】
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Buddhist metaverse “Teraverse” in development at Kyoto University, includes AI Buddha
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Testing 23 different yakiniku dipping sauces from the Japanese supermarket to find the top three
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 2)