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Katakana is supposed to be the easy set of Japanese characters to learn, but there’s a huge exception.
SoraNews24 heads to the Tokyo-area bayside oasis to spend warm summer nights chasing, and finding, Pokémon!
Arguably the Shinkai-est anime yet, and perhaps the beginning of a connected Makoto Shinkai cinematic universe?
Sure, maybe you’re too busy to cook, but there’s always time for the most famous Pokémon, right?
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.
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Even at twice regular Daiso price, this handy item is still great for summer travel in Japan
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
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Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition summer drinks…and a pastry for dunking
All-you-can-eat cheese restaurant in Tokyo is a hidden gem not many people know about
Lawson Japan releases a crazy new product to remind us it’s not just famous for convenience store food
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That time when we fowled out while fighting our feathered friends
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