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Nothing brings a nation together like a common enemy and the Olympics give us an excuse to degrade every other country on the planet world without it seeming xenophobic.
It was in the midst of this festive atmosphere that Gallup Korea published their annual poll showing the country’s opinion of the rest of the world. The results? South Korea hates Japan even more than North Korea and loves America the most.
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?
Foreign university student missing in Japan, police and consulate ask for help in search
Australian sentenced to prison, judges unconvinced he said “Go to a door” not “This is a robbery”
Is downtown Tokyo’s crazy cheap 290-yen bento boxed lunch shop still around, and is it still cheap?
Meet the kind Japanese grandpa who takes photos for tourists at the Hachiko statue in Shibuya
Is that a public toilet or a performing arts hall? In Tokyo, you never know
Japan’s robot dinosaur population continues to grow with new addition at Fukui Station
Starbucks Japan’s new Crackly Trick Halloween topping transforms any Frappuccino
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Why the new Dragon Ball Daima anime is a perfect place for veteran fans to come back to the series
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
Japanese convenience store chain releases new Immoral Konbini Food for a limited time
Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan
Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in Tokyo
The delicious flavors of Smell, an old-school junkissa coffee shop in downtown Tokyo
Kyoto losing its luster as a school trip destination as tourist crowds continue to swell
Tokaido Shinkansen Sushi Journey Bento takes your taste buds on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases new insect whistle necklace from Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindTotoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Starbucks Japan unveils Halloween Frappuccino for 2024, and it’s like drinking a magic spell
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno returning to anime with new project for 50-year-old franchise
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle goods that capture the magic from the anime movieAdult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in Tokyo
Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited timeKyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in JapanJapanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Is that a public toilet or a performing arts hall? In Tokyo, you never know
Japan’s robot dinosaur population continues to grow with new addition at Fukui Station
Starbucks Japan’s new Crackly Trick Halloween topping transforms any Frappuccino
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Why the new Dragon Ball Daima anime is a perfect place for veteran fans to come back to the series
Studio Ghibli releases new “Butterflies in the Forest” Totoro towels
10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
Goku’s voice actress’ voice to be converted to AI for “non-acting” projects in Japanese, English
Japan is so polite even its hanko stamps bow to show respect
Fast-food chain Gyoza no Ohsho’s all-you-can-eat curry made us feel like we fell down a mountain
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
How to power up the coolest cheap souvenir from Nintendo’s official shop with a trip to Daiso
We eat at an Ishigaki Island hotel breakfast buffet that has incredible value for the money