Ocean
You’ve still got a little time left to enjoy stunning views of the ocean before the rooftop beer garden closes for the season.
Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.
If you’d rather be closer to the shining sea than the bright lights of the big city, and you’re willing to do some social media posting, this deal is for you.
What’s the harm in pinching a tiny bit of seaweed? Quite a lot, as our Japanese-language reporter learned.
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Japan’s Coast Guard celebrates its 70th year anniversary by showcasing its bad-assery: blocking terrorists, saving swimmers and cleaning the ocean.
Bioluminescent plankton turn Kanagawa seashore into something that looks more like a Final Fantasy game.
Have your breath taken away by this spectacular footage of a woman swimming with a whale shark in the Philippines.



















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Japan’s unofficial but approved Ghibli anime cafe is opening a new branch and looking for staff
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Japan’s unofficial but approved Ghibli anime cafe is opening a new branch and looking for staff
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Uniqlo releasing first-ever Pokémon T-shirts inspired by Trading Card Game artwork【Photos】
New Kura Sushi revolving sushi bar in Ginza is the chain’s most beautiful restaurant in Tokyo
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
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Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
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