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Shuminova
Opened on 3 April, Shuminova is a new kind of drinking and eating establishment. It’s named is derived from the Japanese word shumi which means hobby, and the nova refers to the explosion of nostalgia for middle-aged men contained within.
Among the guitars, laptops and game consoles are the main attraction of Shuminova: Tamiya Mini 4WD’s. You can enjoy some tasty food and drink while tinkering with your own customizable car utilizing advice from the owner, a Mini 4WD expert.
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japanese mochi tasting flight has roots in samurai dining culture
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
New card game makes Japan’s saunas even steamier
Taking the Kyoto overnight bus for the first time
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Cardcaptor Sakura Chinese Cafe opens in Tokyo, coming to other cities with special merch【Pics】
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One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
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Starbucks Japan unveils second Holiday Frappuccino for 2024
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Tokyo Disneyland loses top-attendance crown for Japanese theme parks for second year in a rowGhibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve tooBerserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
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
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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
Nara man arrested for burying mother in his cemetery plot by himself
How merry is Starbucks Japan’s new Merry Cream holiday Frappuccino?
This Nara workshop has been making deer crackers for more than 100 years and offers tours【Photos】
Cardcaptor Sakura Chinese Cafe opens in Tokyo, coming to other cities with special merch【Pics】
Hello Kitty isn’t a cat!? We called Sanrio to find out!
Series of YouTube videos threaten attacks on commuters at Hakata Station on June 14
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Dining with Totoro — 400-year-old ceramics company makes Studio Ghibli chopstick rests【Photos】
With hand-painted faces, no two Totoro kamikogei traditional papercraft figures are the same
Yakuza vending machines coming to real-world Tokyo neighborhood that inspired Like a Dragon games
Japan’s caramel gacha machines offer sweet thrills, but do they deliver?
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Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan