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Reports out of China have revealed that two restaurants in the Guangzhou area were found to be using ground up poppy seeds in some of their dishes. The reports allege that the businesses were “using the seeds of addictive poppies in an underhanded way to get repeat business.”
Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
This downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
Japanese train station vending machine has the best souvenirs for rail otaku
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glassesThis downtown Tokyo cafe is like a time machine that takes you back 50 years into the past
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet rangeStation of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s ShinjukuJapanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a wholeJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
How to cook miso soup (the right way) in a few simple steps【RocketKitchen】
Line of foreign tourists leads us to Akihabara’s meatiest fatty ramen【Taste test】
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
“Kiwi-flavored” bananas Kiwi’na spotted at Japanese supermarkets
Nakano Broadway sells a fukubukuro lucky bag for foreigners, but is it a good deal or a scam?
Low price, free booze and curry, late check-out, and great location — Akihabara capsule hotel has it all
How to get all-you-can eat doughnuts at Mister Donut for just 12 bucks!
The Japan-exclusive Pepsi for fried chicken is here, but is it good?【Taste test】
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
Burger King Japan’s Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour