Rika Shimakura
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We suspected this Japanese cable car was an overpriced tourist trip, but we underestimated it
McDonald’s Japan’s Gurakoro burgers, like a cup of hot soup in sandwich form, return this month!
What would convince Japanese people to live in a home where there’d been a death or “accident?”
Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop
Here’s what to expect if it’s your first time seeing kabuki at Tokyo’s Kabuki-za Theater
Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
This Japanese train station has its very own hot spring bathhouse, right on the platform【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
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Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
Tokyo Station’s ultra-rare cakes look, and taste, like a cup of coffee
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Entry to Tokyo’s Pokémon theme park zone has physical fitness requirement, will cost a lot
Why is Starbucks Japan’s Christmas stollen so good?
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Studio Ghibli unveils new fluffy purses from films like My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away
Totoro, Catbus sleeping bags are perfect place to stay cozy all winter…if you fit inside【Pics】
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
Ghibli Museum clock is now yours to take home with you
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
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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
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
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Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures
Japanese department store rooftop is a secret oasis where you can escape the crowds in Tokyo
Hen na Hotel Haneda: What it’s really like to stay at Tokyo’s “Weird Hotel” with dinosaur robots
This Japanese train station has its very own hot spring bathhouse, right on the platform【Photos】
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Japanese beauty trends of the 20th & 21st centuries, and predicting future fashions
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
New line of modern samurai fashion for fall/winter will make you warm and cool
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens
Gacha capsule toy machine sells Casio watch rings in Japan, and we try to get all of them
Samurai armor and mini katana tableware is here to keep your bottles safe and your food stabbed
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