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Foreigner threatens to punch a Minion while Donald Trump picks his nose amongst anime characters on Shibuya’s rowdiest night of the year.
Eat Whoppers inside the nest of the living dead as zombie staff crawl around you this Halloween.
Japan’s first-ever official Nintendo store is almost here, but you can start putting together your shopping list right now.
Escalating vandalism prompts four-night drinking ban in area that includes world-famous Shibuya Scramble intersection.
A new restaurant in Shibuya takes the flavor of Hokkaido-style ramen upmarket, but leaves the price low.
Even Thanos would struggle to down this awesome drink themed after six iconic characters from the movie.
Truck-tipping vandalism a major part of tipping-point decision in ordinarily pro-alcohol Japan.
Delicious noodles and broth take up supporting roles as MEAT becomes the star of the show.
Shibuya’s world-famous Halloween street parties may not be going away, but it looks like they’ll be going non-alcoholic.
Net users largely sympathize with a pair of girls in Tokyo’s popular youth culture shopping district over the reason for their tears.
It was a bit like having your friends over for a party with your mum telling you to be quiet from the other room.
VR videos of adult film actresses provide dirty thoughts to be turned into clean energy.
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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizza bun?【Taste test】
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Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Shakey’s is back! All-you-can-eat pizza chain returns to downtown Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
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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- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Cup Noodle sells new squid fork with its instant ramen
Which Japanese convenience store sells the best pizza bun?【Taste test】
Makers of Dassai to brew sake in space and sell 100 milliliters for 100 million yen
Tomonoura: Where Ponyo and Wolverine crossed paths
Boy cries tears of joy after eating McDonald’s for the first time since lockdown began [Video]
We taste makunouchi bento at four Japanese convenience store chains【Taste comparison】
Is Burger King’s Big Mouth Burger really as overwhelmingly meaty as promised? 【Taste test】
World’s first real ramen in a can now available at Japanese vending machines
Take a peek behind the scenes of owning your own ramen restaurant【Video】
We visit Tomonoura, the scenic harbor town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s “Ponyo”【Photos】
Does Japan’s T.M. Revolution J-rock cake really look like the song it’s named after?
Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation in the world and it’s not even close
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