We get our hands on one of Japan’s most sought-after souvenirs to find out what makes them so popular.
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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.
The one store that sells these delectable treats is just as cute as the skewered pancakes themselves!
Childhood is notoriously short in education-and-work-come-first Japan, but these tykes’ throwback idea of fun got them out of trouble with the law.
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
McDonald’s Japan has Precure anime magical girl Happy Meal toys, and they’re Wonderful!【Photos】
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movie
Life-size Nier: Automata sword going on sale, includes 2B’s voice if you swing it the right way
All-you-can-eat oboro tofu restaurant in Kyoto is a guilt-free experience
Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Studio Ghibli animator reveals the secret food eaten by Chihiro’s parents in Spirited Away
The dream of all-you-can-eat Japanese convenience store fried chicken is now a reality
Haikyu fan event lets you step onto the court, see what it’s like to play with the anime athletes
Japanese woman surprised to learn foreigners don’t openly tell women they have big breasts
Pink sakura and baby blue eye flowers team up for gorgeous views at this seaside park in Japan【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan now has two tiers of salmon rice balls, but is the new, cheaper one any good?【Taste test】
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