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Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
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Stay at a Japanese capsule hotel in Tokyo for less than US$20 a night
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Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Pikachu and Eevee become handmade Lladró porcelain sculptures to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th birthday
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026- Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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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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We hung out at one of Tokyo’s most popular pickup spots, drank our hearts out and met many men
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Kansai scraps “power off” mobile phone ban on trains; Kantō won’t budge
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Survey reveals that many young people in Japan are experiencing loneliness and isolation
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