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The Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art is located in Yamazaki, a place of historical significance in Japan since medieval times when it served as a field of battle for Toyotomi Hideyoshi to avenge the betrayal and murder of his lord Oda Nobuaga. The museum is currently hosting an exhibition that pays homage to the samurai of those ancient times, in a very modern and surreal fashion.
Beds on a bus: Travel on Japan’s first-ever full-flat overnight sleeper bus from Tokyo
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Godiva Japan’s new Stone-ground Uji Matcha Chocolixir is a powered-up version of many things we love
Can the Japanese government make AI-generated Ghibli images illegal?
Most convenient hot spring in Japan? Might be this one that’s attached to a train station platform
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Space and time get all jumbled up in the Showa-style Cafe de Paris in Tokyo
Photos of Complete Strangers: Japan’s new strange, and strangely compelling, capsule toys【Pics】
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
Japan’s official Hello Kitty Airport holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, now welcoming travelers【Pics】
Why is this cafe in Asakusa so popular with foreign tourists?
Sleep on Totoro’s belly with Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro Nap CushionJapanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Five Daiso souvenirs you should buy in Japan right now
This secret spring flower-viewing spot in Japan is yet to be discovered by international tourists
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Lawson?
Catbus clock from Studio Ghibli keeps an eye on the time…and on you
Final Fantasy roomwear sets transform you into Moogle or Chocobo【Photos】Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
Changes to Japan rail pass make it fall out of favour with travellers
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies let you bond with animals of Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky
Explore Japan’s volcanic beauty at Hakone’s latest attractionJapan’s official Hello Kitty Airport holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, now welcoming travelers【Pics】Sleep on Totoro’s belly with Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro Nap Cushion
Fake Japanese whisky countermeasures now include official Japanese whisky emblem
Department store rooftop in Tokyo is a secret oasis above the city
Starbucks releases a new Frappuccino in Japan to help us “forget about everyday life”Why is this cafe in Asakusa so popular with foreign tourists?
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
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
[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
Small Hokkaido bookshop’s unique service is getting business from all over Japan
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Space and time get all jumbled up in the Showa-style Cafe de Paris in Tokyo
Photos of Complete Strangers: Japan’s new strange, and strangely compelling, capsule toys【Pics】
Thinking she was giving money to Mick Jagger to invest for her, woman conned in Aomori
Japanese swimsuit model/former adult actress releases AI-generated photo album of herself
Studio Ghibli bean bag plushies are ready to receive your love and affection
What convenience store foods taste best when seared? Japanese lighter company finds out
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
The new Namacha reminds us that not all bottled green teas are created equal 【Taste test】
Kyoto matcha green tea popcorn, the latest must-eat snack from…Frito-Lay?!?
Nike commercial addresses bullying and racism in Japan, riles up debate online【Video】