We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
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Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Meet the eerie police statues of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Japan’s plus-sized idol singer group releases new video about the joys of eating【Video】
Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
Who shall I be today? The amazing makeup skills of Zawachin
Ramen broth, but without ramen noodles? Japan’s Nadai Fujisoba takes soba to a bold new place
Japanese artists anthropomorphise national flags into samurai characters for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
One of the busiest stations in Tokyo is changing the name on its signs, but not necessarily to make it easier for people to find their way around.
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Never forget that Mister Donut’s super-simple ramen is actually very hard to beat
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection- Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
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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Stay in a Tokyo hotel with a train driver’s seat in the room
The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
Who shall I be today? The amazing makeup skills of Zawachin
Ramen broth, but without ramen noodles? Japan’s Nadai Fujisoba takes soba to a bold new place
Japanese artists anthropomorphise national flags into samurai characters for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Final Fantasy fans around the world share musical creations with Home de Chocobo challenge【Video】
Puppy-face Cloud, dolphin-punch Tifa, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at Tokyo Game Show 2023【Pics】
Totoro travel bags, suitcase ready to take responsibility for inspiring your Japanese countryside trip
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Checking Amazon Japan’s most suspiciously high-rated solar panel charger
Maker of Japan’s first crane machine is looking for a working model, offering 100,000-yen reward
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