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Lost Judgement could be the last Judgement if Sega can’t work out a compromise with with Takuya Kimura’s agency.
Howl’s Moving Castle has a prequel? Why does Ghibli food look so good? Is Hayao Miyazaki a mummy’s boy? Toshio Suzuki spills all the tea.
Model daughter of former SMAP member gets caught up in controversy involving shoes and kimono.
SMAP, one of Japan’s most famous pop boy band groups, have announced they will disband at the end of this year.
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Start saving room now – Japanese grocery store’s biggest sushi roll yet is coming for Setsubun
A visit to the oldest Yoshinoya chain in Japan for one last beef bowl before it closes for good
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
One Piece devil fruit ice cream coming back to Baskin-Robbins Japan
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
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Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Girl Manga Power! Timeless shoujo manga that shine through the decades【Part I】
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
We notice a small but important change in Saizeriya’s updated Grand Menu
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