retro
Our reporter returns to a place of her childhood that’s still going strong after decades of operation.
The artist said to have created the kawaii aesthetic will feature in an exhibition celebrating his 90th birthday.
Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
These iconic series, spanning sci-fi to sports, were instrumental in paving the way for anime of subsequent decades.
Staff thoughtfully provides everything you need to never leave the warm Showa-style kotatsu paradise.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
Seaside scenery, history, and so many desserts on Yokohama’s Akai Kutsu【Japan Loop Buses】
Pokémon Sleep camping suite and guestrooms coming to Tokyo Hyatt along with giant Snorlax burgers
Osaka governor suggests lowering voting age to 0 to curb population decline
Smash Bros. director Sakurai stabs Kirby in the face, has delicious justification for it
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Mt. Koya planning to instate visitor’s tax to cope with huge tourist numbers
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes- French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters- Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
New private rooms on Tokaido Shinkansen change the way we travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center
Beautiful Ghibli sealing wax kits let you create accessories and elegant letter decorations【Pics】- Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
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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
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- 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
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
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
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Smash Bros. director Sakurai stabs Kirby in the face, has delicious justification for it
Akihabara pop-up shop sells goods made by Japanese prison inmates
French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Mt. Koya planning to instate visitor’s tax to cope with huge tourist numbers
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it
You COULD eat a terrifying octopus egg in Japan, but SHOULD you? Let’s find out!【Taste test】
Suntory x Super Mario collaboration creates a clever way to transform into Mario【Videos】
Limited-edition Carbonara Udon will anger noodle purists and pasta lovers 【Taste test】
Should you add tartar sauce to Japanese curry rice? CoCo Ichi makes diners an unusual offer
Japanese company starts project to restore Nakagin Capsules to capsule hotel
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
Ginza Cozy Corner releases “Hanami Party” mini cakes and treats for sakura cherry blossom season
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