The Great Wave
Prized traditional woodblock prints age even more gracefully when they’re recreated in shades of wine.
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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
We make a super giant sushi using Costco salmon in Japan【SoraKitchen】
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
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Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
- Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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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
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Mister Donut and Godiva continue their sweet sweets relationship with new treats on sale now in Japan
The Yellow Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is so bad it may damage Japan-US relations
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
Cast of this summer’s live-action Naruto stage play looks more awesome than ever in new photos
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Live-action Hunter x Hunter stage play is first in almost 20 years, reveals in-costume cast【Vid】
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
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