Japan might have a reputation for being high-tech, but it’s still got a lot to learn when it comes to unsupervised shopping.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
New “adult” doughnuts in a Pokémon box make us rethink what it means to be a grown-up
For just US$2.50, this beef bowl chain might have the best-value breakfast in Japan
Shortwave radio at our cheap country house in Japanese mountains picks up North Korean broadcast
Now you can request a Tesla when you Uber in Japan with their new Premium EV option
We tried KFC Japan’s special fried chicken for when you’re drinking booze, have just one complaint
Ultra-realistic cat latte art blows us away, puts us off our coffee
New Japanese convenience store sandwiches feel like they’re out to kill us
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
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- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Ghibli Park raises ticket prices, announces Howl area opening date, carousel with ridable Yakul
Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
Celebrate Japanese New Year traditions with Studio Ghibli decorations
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
Tokyo shop employee fights off three robbers with man catcher polearm in Ueno【Video】
Legend of Zelda’s traveling Koroks set to travel to our homes as adorable plushies from Japan
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Japan’s tallest Ferris wheel adds kotatsu and hot sake service for a warm way to chill in the sky
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Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
- Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
New Studio Ghibli gloves will warm your heart and hands this winter- Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
New Pokémon blankets are part plushie cushion, part fluffy wrap, and all adorable【Photos】
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】- Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season- Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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We tried KFC Japan’s special fried chicken for when you’re drinking booze, have just one complaint
Ultra-realistic cat latte art blows us away, puts us off our coffee
New Japanese convenience store sandwiches feel like they’re out to kill us
Shinjuku izakaya’s all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan is one of Tokyo’s best secret cheap eats
Fast food sukiyaki: One of the greatest things about autumn/winter in Japan!
Studio Ghibli anime Paper Shadow Art craft kits back in stock in time for the holidays【Pics】
Studio Ghibli’s Mother’s Day corn set is a heartwarming gift for Totoro fans
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
A pack of natto (fermented Japanese soybeans) a day keeps the death away according to study
McDonald’s Japan is bringing back its Beef Stew Pies (and their lovely puns)!
Japanese security polearm maker’s takedown videos are crazy, products look crazy effective【Vids】
Feel like Neo Queen Serenity herself with this beautiful Sailor Moon fountain pen
The 2013 Sapporo Snow Festival Photo Gallery 【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
Luffy’s near death at Macy’s Thanksgiving parade is entirely appropriate for the One Piece hero
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