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Order gorgeous bunches of flowers straight to your doorstep with Uniqlo’s new online service.
This store-in-a-store is for all of the littlest Pokémon lovers in your life, with play and rest areas to entertain the whole family.
Visiting Japan after it’s been closed off to tourists for so long is making people see the country with new eyes.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
Our latest foray into the world of low rated products makes us want to throw in the towel.
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
Standard Products promises items that are “slightly better” than 100 yen store Daiso, but does that apply to all goods in store?
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Mr. Sato becomes handsome anime boys with the power of AI, and the SN24 team transforms too【Pics】
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Live-action Spirited Away stage play is finally available for on-demand streaming
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Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
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Our reporters try a yakiniku sauce called “Even Women Garlic” to figure out what that means
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Tasteless candy on sale at Lawson convenience stores
We travel to Gohoro Station, a tiny, remote station between tunnels in the mountains of Hokkaido
14th-generation condom ambassador named by Japan’s Sagami Original【Photos】
New Pikachu bras and other Pokémon lingerie appear in Japan【Photos】
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