Students rejoice and adults gripe as the government Agency for Cultural Affairs declares some writing “rules” undecided.
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We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
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Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Japanese fashion company’s modernized haori half coats will keep you warm and samurai chic
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
We turn our home into one of Japan’s favorite cafes with at-home chocolate croissant baking kit
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Japan goes from capsule hotels to capsule offices with free Wi-Fi, device charging in Tokyo
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
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Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
More Than a Capsule Stay: Why Solo Travelers Choose “global cabin Yokohama Chinatown”
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
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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
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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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
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
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Foreign shoppers in Akihabara tip us off to an awesome souvenir idea: DIY Paper Theater kit【Pics】
We turn our home into one of Japan’s favorite cafes with at-home chocolate croissant baking kit
Eat Kuroge Wagyu beef at this Japanese restaurant in Ginza for less than 10 bucks!
Japan goes from capsule hotels to capsule offices with free Wi-Fi, device charging in Tokyo
20 things to buy at the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store
Naomi Osaka shuts down reporter who asked her to speak in Japanese following Australian Open win
Starbucks Japan brings sakura sweets to the table for cherry blossom season 2024
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Japanese university “otaku class” has strict requirements: “You must watch 20 anime per week”
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
Prison School’s live-action cast appears in costume, looks the part of its anime inspiration
This is possibly the coziest train in all Japan thanks to onboard hot spring footbaths【Pics】
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