Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?
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Living in a cramped Japanese home means living close to your trash, but there’s an easy way to make the situation easier on your nose.
We try the new alcoholic chocolates designed to keep you cool and refreshed during the hottest season of the year.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
There’s a beautiful reason why the kanji for cherry blossoms looks the way it does, and remembering it makes the character a snap to write.
We visit the new Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo and try the very special Rum Raisin Catbus you can’t get anywhere else.
Step inside with us as we try all the exclusive treats and drinks only available at this stunning Japan location.
Pokémon fashion comes to Harajuku, and we’ve got a massive photo preview to help you decide how to customize your dress shirt.
Musician Norm Nakamura’s movie-like story is a real-life example of how far you can go if you really chase your dreams.
A prodigal Taco Bell customer returns to the franchise and is surprised with what he finds.
We try Tenka Torimasu‘s latest girl-flavored chicken and learn there really is no dignified way of ordering it.
Akihabara’s awesome Off Kai is a hair salon by otaku and for otaku, and SoraNews24 stopped by for a trim.
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New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
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Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good
Number of foreigners working in Japan hits all-time high, 25 percent come from same country
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Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
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