taste test (Page 55)
We take a chance with a random selection from a machine that sells tarantulas and dung beetles for you to eat.
They supply the beef, you supply the bowl.
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“World’s most expensive toaster” from Mitsubishi uses rice cooker technology to toast bread to perfection.
Starbucks gives us a delicious reminder that sakura sweets are different from cherry ones.
We weren’t sure if a bacon cheese rice burger was a good idea, and now we know if our fears were justified.
The curry chain that’s all about giving you exactly the kind of curry you want expands its no-animal-product lineup.
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How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen
Cheap Japanese ryokan at Kusatsu Onsen is hidden at the back of a traditional store
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
We save money on crotchless jeans from Japanese brand Beams by making our own
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
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- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep- FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?- Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
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- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
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
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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We save money on crotchless jeans from Japanese brand Beams by making our own
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Japanese cosplayer creates amazing outfit: Sailor Moon’s transformation sequence!【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Starbucks Japan adds a Wimbledon Frappuccino to its menu for a limited time
Amazing exhibition of Japan’s legendary “cursed katana” is going on right now【Photos】
Cappuccino Ramen becomes super popular in Japan, but is it worth the hype?
Should you drive through a red traffic light like this in Japan? Confusing road rule explained
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
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