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Our littlest reporter, and her daddy, pay a visit to The Pokémon Company to play the new game prior to its release.
We get to enter a holy land that’s been protected since ancient times, and it reminds us of the world of Princess Mononoke.
Raise a glass to one of Pokémon’s favorite in-game snacks, which you can now try for yourself!
Japanese homewares giant follows in the footsteps of Ikea…but there are no Swedish meatballs here.
People tend to forget about Daily Yamazaki, but this cool feature makes the chain totally worth remembering.
Team-up with Kyoto tea merchant is lovely to look at, but looks even better when you see what’s inside.
Over 70 years in service, with a very unusual type of noodle on the menu that was developed after World War II.
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Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
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Tokyo store makes you to pass a quiz in order to buy Pokémon cards as part of anti-scalper policy
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
The amazing skills of World Karate Kata Champion Rika Usami 【Videos】
Tour our Japanese-language reporter’s apartment, a wonderland of 100-yen trinkets
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
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Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo- New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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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
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- Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Tour our Japanese-language reporter’s apartment, a wonderland of 100-yen trinkets
Hayao Miyazaki was offended by the idea that he should work in live-action, interview shows
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What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Make-them-yourself Pokémon frappes arrive at Japanese convenience stores, can be mixed at home too
Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens with ads
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
How to find a lost cat: Unique method from Japan proves to be surprisingly effective
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Amazing winter photos of university on Japan’s northern island make us want to go back to school
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