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Starbucks Japan serves surprise fall Frappuccino with rare appearance by Western pear【Taste test】

Western pear hardly ever shows up in desserts in Japan, but does it work as a Frappuccino flavor?

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This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret

And that regret is entirely on us, not on Shimosa Nakayama Station.

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Everything you need to know about climbing Japan’s second-highest volcano

With a historical pilgrimage route and a skyline road above the clouds, Mt. Ontake offers a journey through culture, spirituality, and breathtaking nature.

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We snag some mini-sized Sanrio book and Ribon manga capsule toys to satisfy our shojo senses

No, these aren’t just cleverly decorated toys–they’re fully readable volumes!

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Why is this entertainment complex skyscraper in Tokyo almost deserted in the afternoon?

Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit.

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McDonald’s Japan’s moon-viewing mochi pies are a little more westernized-tasting this year

Taste-testing the new-recipe Tsukimi Pie.

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Chansey Pokémon Park in Japan helps a region heal from disaster

Fukushima looks to a brighter future with the help of its Lucky Support Pokémon.

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Starbucks Japan vs. Tully’s Coffee: Which limited-edition autumn drink is better?

Two companies from Seattle go head-to-head in Japan. 

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Our authentic, homemade red pickled ginger triumphs over store-bought versions【SoraKitchen】

Sometimes the secret to an unforgettable flavor lies in just one simple step.

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What happened when pose maestro Julio Janpierre met Mr Sato in Tokyo

Tokyo has never seen this much blue steel since Hansel and Derek Zoolander.  

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Braving a Japanese national fireworks competition with 10x more people than the city population

Small town turns into major city for one night.

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The potential pitfalls of ordering a Kids Frappuccino at Starbucks Japan

You can only buy this drink at four special stores, but there’s a word of warning for those who try it. 

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Is Kyoto really as crowded with foreign tourists as they say?

Assessing the state of overtourism firsthand reveals some surprising results. 

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Japanese convenience store showdown: Who’s got the best red rice sekihan rice balls?【Taste test】

It’s a red-letter day for sekihan fans.

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How a Gundam Wing pilgrimage had our lapsed anime fan feeling all warm and fuzzy【Photos】

She was looking forward to a reunion with her favorite G-boy, but the new people she met were just as special.

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Mr. Sato takes on two of Muji’s most powerful Chocolate Mint ice creams*

*One of them actually sacrificed the “ice cream” designation to be more powerfully minty.

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Why does this sushi restaurant serve raw tuna in an ice cream cone?【Taste test】

Totomaru shatters our expectations, but can they win our hearts?

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Discovering Paapo, the secret flavor behind the happosai enjoyed by Osakan families

It tastes just like what mom used to make.

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Japan’s Kirby Choco Eggs hide figures that are too cute to resist

Mystery toy chocolate eggs leave us with a surprisingly delicious dessert.

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What’s so “Japan mind” about Häagen-Dazs’ new “Japan Mind” ice cream?

Yuzu White Chocolate scratches the surface of what lies beneath Japanese society.

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