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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Hello Kitty learns sign language in newest friendship with Japanese artist
New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
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Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
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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】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
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Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
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Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
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Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
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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Fried sandwiches arrive in Tokyo, become hot topic on social media
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Nara deer shikadamari phenomenon continues to baffle visitors at Nara park
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Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
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We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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We try the Yakiniku Like Tower Burger, the beefy bento box you can eat with your hands
Studio Ghibli releases new Ursula’s blanket from Kiki’s Delivery Service
All-you-can-eat lunch buffet for just 850 yen right next to Shinjuku Station
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