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After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
Beautiful Japanese garden green tea crepes waiting in Tokyo’s historical Asakusa neighborhood
New Mario Kart Happy Meal toys are racing up to McDonald’s Japan【Video】
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】
Excuse me, could you please pass the outer space potatoes?
Hardcore Pokémon fans in Japan are spending a TON of money on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Japanese government encouraging hot springs to ease tattoo restrictions
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in JapanSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Tokyo restaurant isn’t kidding about the name of its overflowing rare wagyu-ju【Photos】
New Ghibli papercraft kit gives you a little Princess Mononoke forest on your desk【Photos】
Starbucks releases new Wicked tumblers in Japan
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday
Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Starbucks Japan releases a new chilled cup exclusively at Family Mart convenience stores
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a row
Adult Jam Bread causes a stir at store in TokyoGhibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
What’s the deal with akebi, the perfectly purple, alien-like fruit that’s in season now in Japan?Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in JapanSanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Totoro sequel anime Mei and the Baby Catbus will screen at Ghibli Park this winter
Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn
Totoro, Calcifer, other Ghibli stars returning as humidifiers ahead of Japan’s dry winter days【Pics】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Five different ways to say “children” in Japanese
79-year-old Japanese granny who fell in love with Initial D sports car finds perfect new owner【Vid】
Excuse me, could you please pass the outer space potatoes?
Hardcore Pokémon fans in Japan are spending a TON of money on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Japanese government encouraging hot springs to ease tattoo restrictions
New Donkey Kong area at Universal Studios Japan gets opening date, and it’s VERY soon【Video】
Off-the-beaten-tourist-track observatory tower in Tokyo has great views of the city…for free!
Own a pair of secret camera shoes? The police should be by shortly for a visit
Japan’s adorable new Nikukyu notebooks have the squeezable feel of cat and dog paw pads【Photos】
Daiso’s Standard Products store — what’s worth buying and what’s not? Our expert weighs in
How to use Japan’s new self-checkout supermarket carts
What is Teru Teru Bozu? The tragic history behind the Japanese fine weather doll
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?