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Uniqlo combines art of Doraemon and Leonardo da Vinci in new Louvre crossover T-shirt line【Pics】
New Okonomiyaki Burger flips up the fast food scene in Japan
The number of entrance exam takers at a top public high school in Okayama falls short, all pass
Real-life Ghost of Tsushima shrine announces ban of all “tourists,” but there’s some fine print
Japan considering restricting senior citizens’ access to ATMs
Studio Ghibli anime art up for auction, alongside Sailor Moon, Pokémon, Akira and Dragon Ball Z
Shirasu ice cream at top Japanese tourist spot terrifies some, delights others
Osaka Prefecture bans seniors from talking on the phone while using ATMs
Starbucks Japan’s Snoopy Frappuccino is here!【Taste test】
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
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Department store rooftop in Tokyo is a secret oasis above the city
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are on permanent display in Tokyo, and here’s where you can find them
Japanese man who ate at same beef bowl chain for 2,000 days in a row announces he’s gotten married
Starbucks Japan sells a new water bottle with bonus extras to spark joy
Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea
Shinkansen bullet trains adding semi-private booths on most popular travel route【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki and Evangelion creator get together for a photo and a talk about beards
Naruto Shippuden x Maeda Coffee collaboration cafe event is coming to Kyoto this week
Tokyo government makes a magical girl anime video about the dark side of contract scams【Video】
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Traditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building serves up an exclusive ramen- Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea
Secret onsen hot spring is a hidden gem in Tokyo
Final Fantasy Fat Chocobo and Moogle chairs — perfect for when you need to recover real-world HP
My Neighbour Totoro rice cookers and pots bring Studio Ghibli anime flair to your kitchen
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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
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Studio Ghibli anime art up for auction, alongside Sailor Moon, Pokémon, Akira and Dragon Ball Z
Shirasu ice cream at top Japanese tourist spot terrifies some, delights others
Osaka Prefecture bans seniors from talking on the phone while using ATMs
Starbucks Japan’s Snoopy Frappuccino is here!【Taste test】
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
You’re not seeing things, that’s a cat selling roasted sweet potatoes
Language and Genitalia Controversies Beleaguer Japan’s Lovable Robot Cat Doraemon
A century of love – How dating and marriage have evolved in Japan
The secret lives of Japanese families: 8 unusual household rules revealed
Beautiful old-school restaurant Konnyaku Bansho serves kaiseki meals with unique konnyaku theme
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