Staff thoughtfully provides everything you need to never leave the warm Showa-style kotatsu paradise.
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Dilapidated outbuilding at the SoraHouse contains some surprise items that could tell a story or two.
McDonald’s Japan celebrates its 50th birthday by recreating the scene on opening day at its first restaurant in Tokyo.
This little device could almost always be found in cafés in Japan throughout the latter part of the Showa Period (1926-1989).
Styling tips from fifth-generation owner of a business that began before samurai were allowed to cut their top-knots.
Before Ronald McDonald, Speedee was the mascot for the fast food chain, and now he’s back for a limited time.
Old-school design feature promises that happy days will come again and encourages community to share what it’s looking forward to.
Talented fan takes John Wick, Pikachu, and Marvel heroes back to the golden era of Japanese poster graphic design.
Beautiful paintings of glitchy NES screens will star in Tokyo art gallery through December.
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Before Starbucks existed in Japan, there were kissaten coffeehouses. Now there’s the Starbucks kissaten.
New lineup will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the heyday of Japanese coffeehouses.
When choosing the perfect phone case, why not go for one that’s already survived the wear and tear of the industrial age?
Couple uses NOSTALGIA ATTACK! And with personalised features and 8-bit graphics, it’s a CRITICAL HIT!!
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Village Vanguard’s Blue Lucky Bag may have the most impressive piece of junk ever created
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
What part of Japan has the best food, and what should you eat there?
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day
What part of Japan has the best food, and what should you eat there?
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Defector: Gaming culture is alive and well in North Korea, popular titles include GTA V and FIFA
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Save the Nakagin Capsule Tower Project is now aiming to preserve as many capsules as possible
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Studio Ghibli’s kodama ready to leave the Princess Mononoke forest as a squeezable keychain【Pics】
Cyber Chakai aims to make Japan’s tea ceremony traditions more accessible with modern technology
Things get heavy with the Gold Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard
Finally, a tool to save us from the pain of sitting Japanese-style【Photos】
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