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Annual event in Chichibu is worth getting out of the city and venturing into the cold for.
When you hear this term being used on trains, it’s often a euphemism for something more serious.
What happens when we put our faith in a cab driver for local restaurant recommendations in Hokkaido?
The Japanese Internet is buzzing about this mysterious blue cheese, and as usual, we’re ahead of schedule on the weirdness.
In a country where you can buy cheap drinks everywhere, expensive luxuries need to be worth the calories.
Our otaku reporter loves kebabs and wants the food to end up in his mouth, not on his shirt and anime merch.
Our resident blade boy supporter doesn’t need to look at the label to know what flavor her favorite characters are.
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Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
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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
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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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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How to ride Japan’s awesome Pokémon Sandshrew Train【Photos】
New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
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