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With a beer in our left hand a shelf full of manga within reach of our right, we’re not sure why we should ever leave.
You can get this new smart watch with a heart rate monitor for just 3,980 yen, or less than US$40!
They may not be being paid to be there, but these cosplay enthusiasts skills are anything but beginner-class.
After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
We head to Japan’s biggest electronic entertainment event to check out its incredible real-world visuals.
This Ikebukuro izakaya just gave us an 8,000-yen discount, and they’ll happily do the same for you.
Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
Does this washed cheese burger smell as bad as advertised, and if so, what does it taste like?
The conclusion of our slow-life adventure to Japan’s northernmost prefecture with trains, hot springs, and so muh delicious seafood.
P.K. Sanjun takes a look at some of the common criteria used to define what makes a person “Japanese,” and whether they’ll still be used in the future.
Skip the Shinkansen and savor the journey with Japan’s ultra-affordable unlimited-use one-day rail passes.
Got some leftover change after a day of pop culture treasure-hunting? Then this JR station has a vending machine you’ll want to check out.
After carrying passengers to Hokkaido, the Hokutosei is now taking guests to slumberland with a great location and special beer.
We can’t say definitively that it’s the best, but 12 shiny Eevees in three hours is hard to beat.
The Tokyo ATMs sound like the perfect cash dispensers for female otaku, so naturally we sent Mr. Sato to try them out.
SoraNews24’s Mr. Sato continues to live the high life (sort of) as he pairs the most expensive nori he could find with the cheapest rice available.
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