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Award-winning actor who starred in the hit film Koizora has died from a suspected suicide.
“Unscripted” Netflix reality TV show comes under fire following claims of housemate manipulation.
Kyoko Kimura calls out Hana’s friends after revealing staff pressured her daughter to stage scenes on the show.
“Socio-economic activity has gone up a level,” he said cheerfully on TV, “So I’m pretty free now.”
Shibuya protest comes eight days after a foreigner was filmed being detained by police on the road in Tokyo.
Pro baseballer shares three easy phrases people can use to stop a plague of hurtful online comments.
Messages from Netflix reality show cast members suggest bullying contributed to the young pro-wrestler’s death.
Poster outside Takeshita Street McDonald’s alerts viewers to fake news on Japanese television.
Well, that’s one way to social distance in Tokyo.
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Vent your anger on those who break the rules while picking up free wagyu beef and masks from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along the way.
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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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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
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Japanese people reveal the six western foods they find most disgusting
New zombie ship sets sail in Japan, includes Shinkansen tickets and all-you-can-eat sushi
Shizuoka hot springs town invites you to see one of the longest hina doll displays in Japan
Taste-testing Japan’s murky, mysterious “bathroom ramen”
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Tokyo Skytree turns pink for the cherry blossom season
Shibuya Station’s Hachiko Gate and Yamanote Line stairway locations change next month
Japan super budget dining – The best way to spend 1,000 yen at Ohsho, Japan’s favorite gyoza chain
What’s up with the secret basement at this Japanese train station?
We try blue beer made with drift ice from Hokkaido
The mystery of the phantom “sake pass card” at Japanese alcohol vending machines
Convenience store onigiri rice balls become even more expensive…but are they worth it?
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