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Almost all drink makers caution against it, but one says it’s safe as long as you follow some special rules.
Third premium offering in line of matcha is set to please the palate while hurting the wallet.







Japan’s Shinkansen trains are getting a Super Mario makeover【Pics】
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
We taste-tested 10 convenience store roll cakes for Roll Cake Day!
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
“Mt. Fuji Should Erupt by 2015”: Ryuku University Professor Emeritus
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Permanent Sailor Moon stage show theater announced for Tokyo
We taste-tested 10 convenience store roll cakes for Roll Cake Day!
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
“Mt. Fuji Should Erupt by 2015”: Ryuku University Professor Emeritus
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
New vending machines around Japan dispense popular Pokémon goods with interactive Pikachu
Japanese rock festival cracks down on mosh pits after multiple fans injured
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
How to fix damaged trading cards quickly and easily