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Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer.
When you’re all choked up and there’s nose way out, take a leaf out of our book to get yourself out of the throes of nose blows.
From covers of classics to altogether newer songs, these are the melodies that Japanese youth associate with graduation in this current Reiwa age.
We simply cannot accept the results and now feel compelled to rectify this grievous generational lack of knowledge among the youth of Japan.
Spring relocations in Japan can drain your budget faster than expected, and garbage disposal fees are the biggest surprise.
Annual survey shows nearly a 70-percent increase in two years for number of Japanese women giving chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Civic leaders see economic upsides and cultural difficulties in Japan’s accelerating internationalization.
Meeting someone through games or social media is becoming just as normal as going to the playground.
With increasing numbers of people embracing nengajo-jimai and switching to digital equivalents, many now find they are left feeling empty.
Survey creates map of what different parts of Japan call one of its favorite traditional desserts.
Foodies today might be the dishes in a very different light than they did a generation ago as sushi now sits in the number-three rank.
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor nighttime art exhibition in Chiba’s wilderness
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
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Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
10 awesome ice cream and popsicle brands to try when you’re in Japan
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Fukuoka man survives fall overboard from ferry by swimming to deserted island
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Turns out women STILL don’t want to see men’s nipples through their shirt
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Japan is full of ghosts: Visiting the grave of Taira no Masakado’s head
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes
The number of doctorate students in Japan is now almost half of what it was 17 years ago
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
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