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Mr. Sato eats the pancakes that won the heart of one of the most powerful politicians in Japan, but were they worth it?
Mr. Sato is here to tell you everything you need to know about some event going on in Tokyo that supposedly has cars at it.
What’s the harm in pinching a tiny bit of seaweed? Quite a lot, as our Japanese-language reporter learned.
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Enjoy all the fun of a Halloween masquerade party at Starbucks in Japan for a limited time.
Part curry, part noodles, part Shepherd’s Pie, this is a unique dish worth travelling for.
We’re back for another look at how the arms and armor of samurai developed, and this time we learn why they ditched their otachi for uchigatana.
Belgian chocolatier tries its hand at the Asian dessert drink that’s taken Japan by storm.
New accommodation recreates the feel of a high-class train cabin inside, with a priceless view outside for just US$20 a night.
Did you think the stew that appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky looked good? So did we, so we made it.
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New Hello Kitty and friends summer kimono are perfect for Sanrio-loving parents, kids, and sisters
This super cheap, super Japanese-looking Tokyo hotel is a hit with foreign travelers
Japan’s first-ever Yakult cafe serves a rare probiotic ice cream in the shadow of a famous castle
McDonald’s Happy Meals in Japan now come with Shinkansen robots
Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
McDonald’s Japan’s new Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger makes a different ingredient stand out
Kyoto study finds nearly 500 translation errors for foreign tourists, new guidelines released
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
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2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Starbucks releases special matcha Frappuccino made with Japan’s first matcha leaves of the year
Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says- Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Japanese man tells friend to wear suit to wedding party, so he comes as Mobile Suit Gundam
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Mt. Fuji-blocking screen installed as response to bad tourist manners to be in place by next week- Starbucks releases an official green tea chai latte with special Japanese ingredients
Cool capsule toys recreate how Japan navigated trains in pre-smartphone days【Photos】
Tokyo’s beckoning cat temple asks foreign tourists to stop writing on the beckoning cats they buy
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society- Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
New Tokyo restaurant charges higher prices to foreign tourists than Japanese locals
“Mt. Fuji convenience store” issues apology for bad tourist manners, adds multilingual signs- 2nd line of Casio watch rings hits Japanese capsule machines and we got the secret one!
Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
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
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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McDonald’s Japan’s new Cheese Cheese Double Cheeseburger makes a different ingredient stand out
Kyoto study finds nearly 500 translation errors for foreign tourists, new guidelines released
Practical Zelda Tears of the Kingdom merch is here to be Hyrule-helpful in your daily life【Pics】
Uniqlo brings cultural cuteness to Edo animals T-shirt line with Japanese history’s greatest artists
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Multifunctional iPhone Powered Smart Stuffed Domo-kun to be Released
This gorgeous, mouth-watering traditional Japanese breakfast…is all from 7-Eleven?!?
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
What exactly is the treat known as a “kougnané” that’s sold outside Tokyo’s Yurakucho Station?
Beautiful snow-white doughnuts from Mister Donuts Japan — can you guess what flavors they are?
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Reserve a spot at Michelin award-winning Waranokura for an unforgettable udon experience
Japan’s first-ever wanko soba conveyor belt restaurant opens in Tokyo
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