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You can always count on cool drinkware, cute plushies, and free coffee from Starbucks Japan at New Year’s.
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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We make a Russian Kentucky Fried Chicken sushi ginger sandwich
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Tokyo fish market breaks New Year auction record as single fish sells for over 500 million yen【Vid】
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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Iconic instant cup noodle restaurant on Shibuya Station platform closes
Sanrio’s adorable Embroidered Badge Biscuits solve the too-cute-to-eat snack dilemma【Photo】
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