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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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Going over the top with a lesson at Tokyo’s top arm wrestling dojo【Photos】
Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
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Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
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Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Tokyo to Kyushu by ferry: An epic 21-hour journey on the sea
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82-year-old woman fights off bear in Japan: “I sent him flying”
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