Pierre Marcolini
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New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
Studio Ghibli releases new mug and tumbler collection featuring Jiji and Totoro
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
Japanese hot spring inn lets you spend night for under US$1 if you do something special in return
The best kebab in Tokyo? We find out if Moses in Shibuya lives up to the hype
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Gohobi Melon Frappuccino really the ultimate melon Frappuccino?
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
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How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn- This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- “Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs
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- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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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Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Gohobi Melon Frappuccino really the ultimate melon Frappuccino?
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Is the absolute closest conveyor belt sushi to Akihabara Station any good? Let’s find out!
Tokyo sweets store sells beautiful soft serve ice creams that look like works of art
A guide to riding the Shinkansen bullet train with a terrible-twos kid
Kumamoto Governor embroiled in flower scandal
Ghibli Park opens final area to first visitors, with stunning new attractions and shops 【Videos】
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
AKB48’s new idol outfits are so stylish everyone’s talking about the company that makes them
Japan’s lap-pillow ear-cleaning salons aren’t just for pervy guys, we find out
Awesome new Gundam manhole covers coming to Japanese prefecture for first time
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