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After a month of visiting auspicious sites, Seiji’s luck levels should be maxed out, right?
This little device could almost always be found in cafés in Japan throughout the latter part of the Showa Period (1926-1989).
See what the future holds for this curious kitten who decided to dip into a box of cat-adorned fortune-telling charms.







The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Which Japanese convenience store has the best plain onigiri rice balls?
Japanese teen boy picks worst woman to randomly ask if she wants to make an adult video
Where are all the beautiful women in Japan? Survey investigates
McDonald’s Japan made two almost identical commercials, with one tiny, touching difference【Vids】
Kentucky Fried Chicken has all-you-can-drink beer in Tokyo for less than 10 bucks
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Japanese Twitter user stumbles across legendary deep-sea fish, cooks and eats it four different ways
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
McDonald’s Japan made two almost identical commercials, with one tiny, touching difference【Vids】
Kentucky Fried Chicken has all-you-can-drink beer in Tokyo for less than 10 bucks
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Japanese Twitter user stumbles across legendary deep-sea fish, cooks and eats it four different ways
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Dragon Quest Burgers and Slime drinks are coming to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Japanese airlines offer discounted fares to international tourists
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Beautiful new line of Cardcaptor Sakura shoes are here to capture your fashion-loving heart【Pics】