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With the exception of the #1 spot, one Japanese prefecture is clearly dominating the breakfast game.
Now that we’re two decades on from the ’90s, what shows would you like to see receive a modern day make-over?
2018 brought us a whole host of delicious iced drinks, but what was the firm Frappucino favorite in our office?
No trip to Japan is complete without a dip in one of the country’s quintessential hot springs.
Annual ranking takes a look back at the things the Internet was discussing the most in Japan this year.
Seems the people of Japan are listening to their stomachs when choosing the best of the nation’s roadside attractions.
Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
Two Japanese cities made this year’s list of the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities in the World.
Meg ranks four new broth-less, Szechuan-style cup noodle bowls to find out which ones will have the best taste of China.
It’s time to stand up and be counted, and help choose the coolest stuff to ever come out of the entire 40-year universe of Gundam.
Tokyo’s much-ballyhooed Kichijoji only makes it to number-three, while an outsider with easy access to Tokyo takes the top spot.
Although it includes high praise for Japan, the entire UNICEF survey is a sobering report.
In the relatively new market of video services in Japan, one clearly stands above the rest. But you might be surprised what it is.
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China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
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
This hotel has one of the coolest katana collections in Japan, and admission is totally free【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good
Kodansha’s K Manga app launches with 60 English simupubs among 400 titles
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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
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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】- Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
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
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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
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
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This hotel has one of the coolest katana collections in Japan, and admission is totally free【Pics】
Pokémon doughnuts appear at Mister Donut, with all-new Pikachu and Foongus
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
100-year-old brush shop in Tokyo sells a Japanese body brush that’s painfully good
Kodansha’s K Manga app launches with 60 English simupubs among 400 titles
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Venus de Milo gets her arms back thanks to Japanese figure company
One last visit to Japan’s craziest, scariest video game arcade: Warehouse Kawasaki【Photos】
Where’s the very best seat to sit in on Japan’s Shinkansen? Our expert has an answer
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
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