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Hanayoi hitting stores as Kirin’s rivals say they’re moving away from high-alcohol drinks too.
We sampled all 11 flavors of milk tea by the popular brand so that you’ll know exactly which one to grab next for your perfect cuppa.
Online prices for the soon-disappearing Fuji-sanroku Tarajuku Genshu 50 doubled in a day, but there’s still hope for those with shallow pockets.
Enjoy some of the best tourist sites and experiences around the country without spending a single yen.
Shockingly, a Japanese company deems it’s possible for it to be too easy for people to get beer.
A Kirin “Rich Green Tea” ad teaching Japanese people the appropriate way to greet foreigners attracted some criticism online, with some calling it racist.
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Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Himeji Castle gets first official Lego set, Zen block garden kit on the way too【Photos】
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We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】- Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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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
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Don’t forget that the best convenience store in northern Japan has branches farther south too
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
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36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
Anime’s Tetsuwan Atom/Astro Boy shows up on a pedestrian walk signal in Japan
“World’s most spacious public toilet” baffles the mind in Japan
Maguro sushi meets soba noodles for a one-of-a-kind, unbelievably delicious combo in Tokyo
Japanese husbands in survey say they do half the housework and childcare, wives say “Nope!”
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Eat Japanese prison food at this unique cafeteria in Abashiri
New world’s biggest Muji just opened in Japan, and we paid it a visit【Photos】
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