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TGS 2018
We head to Japan’s biggest electronic entertainment event to check out its incredible real-world visuals.
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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Here’s the best spot to take in a panoramic view at “the most beautiful Starbucks in the world”
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
There’s a new world’s largest anime robot statue, and it’s not in Japan【Photos】
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
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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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
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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
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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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Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
There’s a new world’s largest anime robot statue, and it’s not in Japan【Photos】
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Ichiran Ramen opens new premium branch in Ginza with high-class boxed noodles
Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs
The tragedy of Mononofu, the functional two-and-a-half-story bipedal robot【Pics & Video】
Ministop becomes Megastop in our minds by increasing certain food volumes by up to 50 percent
Watch this magical cloth return to its origami form after being stretched out
Uni Donuts are pretty in pink for a limited-time spring sakuramochi flavor
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
KitKat Bar opens in Tokyo, serves new Japanese Umeshu Plum Sake KitKats with cocktail pairings
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