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Researchers say this is the first time this type of behaviour between the two species has been recorded.
The conditions are just right to surround Takeda Castle with a sea of clouds.
Usually commuters get upset by train delays, but this time they were all smiles.
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Whether you need to find breathtaking visuals for a website or pamphlet, or just want to lose yourself in the natural beauty of Japan, this is the place to do it.
With amazing outdoor eating spaces set on moss-covered grounds in the middle of the woods, this is a secret haven for lovers of nature and Studio Ghibli.
Here’s the potentially awesome upside of rain on the day you’re going up Tokyo’s tallest structure.
Sleep in a traditional Japanese house while surrounded by rice paddies, beaches, tree-houses, zip lines and a lighthouse on your very own private island.
Ever wonder why cockroaches are so shiny? Well, let’s put our fears aside and learn a little more about one of the urban human’s greatest foes.
In true Japanese fashion, the three officers went above and beyond to ensure this family of ducks made it safely across the street.
Japanese Twitter user sends out a tough quiz on the night of the Strawberry Moon.
“The 100 what??” That was our initial reaction too, but the official list is just what it sounds like!

















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7-Eleven Japan joins the craze for Korean Gamja Cheese Balls
East Japan Railway announces plans to abolish magnetic-strip tickets
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Anne Hathaway creates PR frenzy in Japan after mentioning Tottori in Devil Wears Prada interview
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New Square Enix Cafe reveals Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Nier, and Fullmetal Alchemist menu items
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal toys now available at McDonald’s Japan
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Family Mart commits “reverse fraud” in new Giant All-Star Festival, and we couldn’t be happier
Colour Hunting: The hot new street photography trend changing how we see Japan
Japanese convenience store shows us how to dress for the rainy season
Body of missing American college student found in Kyoto mountains
Tokyo’s life-size Gundam anime mecha statue will be removed this summer
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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
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal toys now available at McDonald’s Japan
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7-Eleven Japan reinvents convenience store fruit sandwiches with new salty pink sakura peach variety
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