Shibuya’s world-famous Halloween street parties may not be going away, but it looks like they’ll be going non-alcoholic.
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Beer shortages could damage host cities reputation on international social media, organizers worry.
Japanese rental girlfriend spills all the details on what it’s like to date a complete stranger.
Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
Do you have a part-time job at a cafe but are somehow also rich? Then you just might be the perfect guy.
With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
After spending his first few years living in the U.S., he’s spent the rest of his life answering the same questions over and over.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
Hiring managers sound off on different ‘dos, plus how much hair dyeing is acceptable for men or women.
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Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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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
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Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
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