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Pikachu steals show at MLB opener, baseball stars introduced at Tokyo Dome with Pokémon music【Video】
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“Get fat now!” commands Tokyo restaurant that gives you the means to do just that
Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
Lindt Japan adds a Sakura and Pistachio Chocolat Drink to its menu for cherry blossom season
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Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea
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Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
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Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
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Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
Tokyo’s Chidorigafuchi announces sakura festival light-up dates, new boat reservation system
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms- Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music box- Traditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Lindt Japan adds a Sakura and Pistachio Chocolat Drink to its menu for cherry blossom season
Why are there so many reincarnation and villainess anime and manga? Manga editor explains
Sanrio’s adorable Embroidered Badge Biscuits solve the too-cute-to-eat snack dilemma【Photo】
Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea
Kyoto’s most beautiful parfait cafes add sakura sweets for spring
Large drunk foreign man arrested for trespassing on imperial palace grounds in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
Support Hayao Miyazaki’s Totoro Forest with new T-shirts and hoodies from Studio Ghibli
Real Buddhist monk plays Super Mario Bros., recites prayers every time he kills an enemy【Video】
Kodansha promises worldwide prosecution of illegal uploaders of Attack on Titan
Is British food really that bad? Our Japanese writer tries her hand at some UK dishes
Olympics opening ceremony plays music from Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, Sonic and more【Videos】
Tour the Japanese imperial family residence through this special post-renovation feature【Video】
Noodle-tossing bunny is the most random, hypnotic Vine you’ll see today
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