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Ikea’s iconic blue bag becomes the hip new accessory for all comic-book character figurines this season.
Treat yourself or a friend to one of these exquisitely crafted necklaces and become Poké-pretty.
My mama always said life is like an Akihabara junk shop fukubukuro. You never know what you’re going to get.
Japanese fetish designer wins the war against plain style.
What wonders await in this massive seven-floor Daiso just outside Tokyo? Come with us and find out!
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Saitama is home to the best strawberries in Japan that you’ve probably never even heard of
New series of Lovisia Pokémon lip creams are here to do battle with dry lips
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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New series of Lovisia Pokémon lip creams are here to do battle with dry lips
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
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Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Spirited Away bath herbs now available at Ghibli exhibition in Japan
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Japanese masturbatory aid and insect repellent companies collab on a new product
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