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Still making the re-post rounds on the internet is this sweet, heartwarming and funny musical marriage proposal, “Isaac’s Live Lip-Dub Proposal“. Isaac Lamb got together over 60 friends and family, most certainly planned and rehearsed, and on the day of reckoning, invited his unsuspecting fiancee, Amy, over to be met by his brother …
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Pins ‘n’ peel: This banana art will blow your mind
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japanese restaurant chain serves Dragon Ball donuts and Senzu Beans this spring
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s craziest burger chain takes menchi katsu to new extreme levels
Viral Japanese cheesecake from Osaka has a lesser known rival called Aunt Wanda
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Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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 homeJapan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Pins ‘n’ peel: This banana art will blow your mind
Studio Ghibli animators’ West Japan Railway ad has us ready for summer! 【Video】
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Our reporter dishes on the differences between sushi from Ginza Kyubey and Sushiro【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli releases anime heroine cosplay dresses that are super comfy to wear
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
7-Eleven Japan now sells bagels…cooked in bamboo steamers
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Horribly translated movie titles strike again on the Japanese release of Anything for Jackson
McDonald’s changes its packaging in Japan for the first time in six years
Japanese comedian baffles, amazes judges on America’s Got Talent with weird dance, Japanese humor