Reiwa (Page 2)
Japanese government attempts to beautify the English interpretation of Reiwa, gives us an eyeful of something else entirely.
Listen to this video, and you’ll swear one of the greatest pieces of video game music was secretly a prophecy that took 32 years to come true.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
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The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
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Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
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New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
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Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
Studio Ghibli releases new Howl’s Moving Castle perpetual calendar
Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends
Japan’s mini VHS anime home video replicas are the newest blast of capsule toy nostalgia【Pics】
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
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Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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New Japanese-made Godzilla movie announced, looks to be first direct sequel since 1999
Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
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Posthumous “Gwegh, I’m deadngo” tweet sparks nationwide cancer awareness movement in Japan
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
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You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
Here it is: The finalized map for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan (and its food)
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