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Our resident otaku looks back on the last decade with year-by-year picks of the best of the best.
Our reporter Seiji finally ascends one of Tokyo’s most beloved tourist attractions — and for a discount!
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education continues mental gymnastics and insists that undercuts cause harmful incidents and accidents.
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There’s no international cuisine quite like the different McDonald’s burgers of the world!
Does Japanese soba go well with yakisoba sauce? Will it hold up in a frying pan? We find out!
Who’s the most relatable character in a dating sim? Why, your male best friend, of course!
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Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
We try five menu recommendations from a clerk at CoCo Ichibanya and almost fall in love
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
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420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
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Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima- Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
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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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
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Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
We try five menu recommendations from a clerk at CoCo Ichibanya and almost fall in love
Japan’s Department of Magic releases new “Magic School” uniform
It doesn’t get any fresher than raw-egg pudding!【SoraKitchen】
420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
How did samurai swords and armor change over time?【Part 1】【Photos】
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Kiki & Lala Cafe in Tokyo now serving up star shaped burgers and more!【Photos】
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