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Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
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Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Tokyo police found our lost wallet, but the story of how they did made us feel empty
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Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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