Osaka (Page 17)
Patrons will be able to immerse themselves in the world of a classic shojo manga through this collaborative cafe.
We get our hands on one of Japan’s most sought-after souvenirs to find out what makes them so popular.
Azuki Bar Day is celebrated on 1 July and the makers of the tasty frozen snack sure know how to celebrate!
International airport closest to company’s Kyoto headquarters lets you start your Nintendo travel fun right away.
Non-porcine traffic forced to use the slow lane.
Boasts a number of advantages over taking your chances with coin lockers at the train station.
Although bleak and scary on the outside, on the inside Maruya is the epitome of reliability and value.
Seiji Nakazawa, our Osaka-raised correspondent, shares what he thinks the region-based criteria are for ikemen in Japan’s two major cites.
Request met with mixed reaction from praising its frankness to pointing out the impossibility of it.
Back due to popular demand and this time in Osaka, Pac-Man will give a few lucky passengers a ride as it chases takoyaki.
Now in its 13th year, the Den Den Town event is one of the biggest otaku gatherings in central Japan.
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Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
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Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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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
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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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- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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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French premium kid’s clothing brand collaborates with Pokémon for ultra-cute duds
Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?
Häagen-Dazs Japan’s delicious mochi ice cream makes a comeback this fall
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World’s first permanent Godzilla theme park ride opening at Tokyo-area amusement park
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Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos?
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