Ramen chef has had it with rude customers from his own country, so he’s cast them out of his noodle paradise.
Okinawa (Page 4)
Female candidate and male opponent denounce classless political message.
Who needs the magic of photo editing when you’ve got the power of taido?
This Twitter thread makes a great showcase of government halls you could grind EXP inside, instead of just grinding your teeth.
Steak, dollars and men with guns (somewhere probably); we have a Las Vegas-lite experience at a U.S. military casino in Okinawa.
Swing by this lovely town and enjoy “five times bonus points” as promised by one of their signs.
Local media makes no mention of father-of-three’s sacrifice, triggers angry, embarrassed reactions from Japanese nationals.
Forget putting the fear of God into someone; this graveside sign calls on spirits to ensure people mind their manners.
Some historical sites are honored while others get the shaft, but that may just be how the Shuri Theater likes it.
Beat the crowds and skip the tourist traps with this guide to the little-known gems in the region.
The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
How many of the top 20 most popular Japanese castles (according to TripAdvisor) have you been to?
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Suntory x Super Mario collaboration creates a clever way to transform into Mario【Videos】
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Beautiful Ghibli sealing wax kits let you create accessories and elegant letter decorations【Pics】
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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When “yes” means “no” — The Japanese language quirk that trips English speakers up
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