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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Out-of-this-world omamori shrine charms are blessed by the cosmos
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Tokyo Cancel Christmas protest march cancelled by Revolutionary Alliance of Unpopular Men
The world’s most expensive tissues? Might as well wipe your boogers on a $100 bill!
Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Kura Sushi has a new parade-delivered whole cake dessert, but what’s it like to eat?【Video】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Shibuya’s Hachiko statue will be covered up for New Year’s Eve, pedestrian barricades installed
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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