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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around
At this Kyoto shrine, be careful what you wish for—and how—, because you just might get it
Enjoy viewing Kyoto’s cherry blossoms from above on a guided zipline tour
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Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese black curry “experiment” takes place at an unlikely restaurant branch in Tokyo
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers- Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Uniqlo opens its first Furugi Project secondhand clothing pop-up shop in Tokyo
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend- New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train- Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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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
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Masahiko Ozumi Paris in Osaka makes the comfiest desserts around
At this Kyoto shrine, be careful what you wish for—and how—, because you just might get it
Enjoy viewing Kyoto’s cherry blossoms from above on a guided zipline tour
R2-D2 is ready to chill with your groceries as a cool talking Star Wars fridge droid 【Video】
What’s in the KFC Japan fukubukuro lucky bag?
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Sushi from a vending machine — would you try it? Mr. Sato did
New Japanese bowl-shaped donburi rice cooker cooks rice and toppings at the same time
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Cup Noodles Everything Bagel surprises ramen lovers around the world
Tottori Prefecture is holding a Pokéfuta stamp rally for a chance to win some sumptuous prizes
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