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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Japanese gravure idol makes jaws drop with massive M-cup chest 【Pics & Videos】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Beautiful 3-D rendered One Piece fan art will have you reaching for the tissues
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
- Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Monthly
- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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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
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Japanese gravure idol makes jaws drop with massive M-cup chest 【Pics & Videos】
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Beautiful 3-D rendered One Piece fan art will have you reaching for the tissues
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
New Kirby Cafe coming to Japan’s most underappreciated foodie town with exclusive menu items
Antarctic Curry: Japanese restaurant revives meal eaten by Antarctic explorers
Burger King releases a “TOP” Burger in Japan
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
Japanese graduates rush to make a little extra cash…by selling their school uniforms online
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappuccino is the only date we need this Valentine’s Day
Boy sends granny packing as she attempts to steal a kiss 【Video】
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