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national holiday
In June last year, we brought you news of whisperings in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture about the proposed creation of a new public holiday, which was to be known as Yama no Hi, or Mountain Day. Since then we have heard little more on the subject, but the good news is that, although the plans may have changed a little, parliament is now considering a bill to make the national holiday a reality, meaning everyone may soon get an extra day off every August 11!
Bear breaks into house in Japan, quickly begins spending winter exactly like Japanese people do
McDonald’s Japan announces Evangelion burger line, releases crazy anime video for them【Video】
One Piece teams up with the Los Angeles Lakers for pirate anime/pro basketball crossover
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Starbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Kyoto breakfast buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi: One of the best possible ways to start a dayThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid LineStarbucks Japan reveals new winter holiday goods to wrap up 2024Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelinesJapanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Tokyo’s Super Mario Christmas decoration displays are super cool【Photos】
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local touristsJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Starbucks Japan releases cute new zodiac goods for Year of the Snake
Ramen restaurant etiquette reminder follows altercation with angry couple: One person, one bowl
Kyoto breakfast buffet with all-you-can-eat sushi: One of the best possible ways to start a day
Japanese Twitter user illustrates the difference between schoolgirl uniforms in major cities
Spirited Away train station and submerged tracks attract Ghibli fans around Japan
McDonald’s Japan adds exclusive Hawaiian Burgers to its menu for a limited time
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Is the two-hour wait for Tokyo’s Yokota Gaijin Burger worth it?【Taste test】
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans