Mariko Ohanabatake
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
Special displays, sales, and even book fortunes commemorate Sanseido moving on to its next chapter.
Yasui Konpiragu worked its magic, but for once, not in the terrifying way it usually does.
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At the London branches of Marugame Seimen, you can change your udon’s broth–but choose wisely!
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
Japanese mom’s don’t-touch-my-baby-stroller sign stirs up debate【Video】
Japan’s best domestic hamburger fast food chain now has croissants, but are they any good?
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
We visit an awesome sauna in Tokyo that’s ladies-only on days that end in zero
Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
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Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead- English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
- We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
- We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Official My Neighbor Totoro cookbook teaches you to make Satsuki’s bento and other Ghibli meshi- The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Amazon’s unmanned ‘just walk out’ store Amazon Fresh leaves us feeling like criminals
So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
Japan removes tour guide requirement for foreign tourists- Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
We visit an awesome sauna in Tokyo that’s ladies-only on days that end in zero
Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
Japanese woman seeks justice after buying four million-dollar bills from counterfeiters
Hey, Thai tuk-tuk driver! Take us to the best Thai restaurant in this part of Bangkok!
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
Can you use the fluctuating exchange rate and Japan’s weak yen to make some money? We find out
These apartments are crazy-small even by Tokyo standards, and super-popular with young people
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
We track down rare Ramen Pringles, sold only at special vending machines in Japan
New unstaffed store in Tokyo sells entrails 24 hours a day
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