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Shinzo Abe had to be talked into the biggest crowd-pleasing moment of the Rio de Janeiro closing ceremony.
Increasing rate of infections expected to prompt other major Japanese cities also being part of designated emergency areas.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
Survey reveals the top ten candidates who fans believe have what it takes to lead the country.
If it’s good enough for the country’s elite, we deign to try its surprisingly reasonable offerings.
Here’s how the Prime Minister of Japan going for a drive is different from when you or I do it.
Journey from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro recreated in the style of Nintendo’s classic games
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stunned the world at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony with a cosplay performance dressed as Mario.



















China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
Japan’s first Finnish-style sauna facility with private rooms opens in Tokyo
Recent trend of “near water” questions the very definition of “water”
When Two Amazing Worlds Collide: Welcome to the World of Cat Sushi!
Starbucks Japan’s new S’mores Frappuccino has something extra, but do we want to drink some more?
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Japanese elementary school installs standing sleeping pod for students to nap in【Video】
Kura Sushi has secret menu items in Japan, and here’s how to find them