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Complete with departure bell alarms, this is a unique way to wake up for your train in the morning.
The American ice cream chain has closed all of its branches in east Japan, but this Tokyo train station sells its frozen treats from a vending machine.
JR East’s easy-to-complete Pokémon stamp rally can only last as long as its card supply does.
Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
This train station dungeon wants you to turn back at this point, but what happens if you go ahead?
Characters from Akira, Cardcaptor Sakura, Ghost in the Shell, and more explain the basics of Japanese manners at Shinkansen stations.
Suspicious package report follows two cases of handguns being brought in to nearby international airport.
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Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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