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Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Burger King Japan’s All Heavy customisation hack may not be all it’s cracked up to be
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Conan O’Brien sits down for a traditional kaiseki meal with Jordan Schlansky in Japan 【Video】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Stranded passengers on Shinkansen bullet train served out-of-date bread during typhoon
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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 popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
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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]- Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
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
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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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The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
Conan O’Brien sits down for a traditional kaiseki meal with Jordan Schlansky in Japan 【Video】
Studio Ghibli announces first new short anime film in 8 years, exclusive to Ghibli Park
New Japanese KitKat flavour, Sugar Butter Tree, is like cracking a chocolate tree branch
Stranded passengers on Shinkansen bullet train served out-of-date bread during typhoon
Starbucks Japan’s Cream Puff Frappuccino is here! Did it make Friday the 13th lucky? [Taste test]
Totoro himself is the capsule for these adorable new Totoro capsule toys【Video】
Become a noodle expert with Takara Tomy’s new Soba-Making Master and free online cooking lesson
Grimace frightens schoolgirls, rides a Japanese train as the cult shake arrives at McDonald’s Japan 
Barbenheimer posts cause backlash in Japan, prompting two-sentence apology from Warner Bros.
Morinaga releases “hunger management” drink that turns into jelly in your stomach
Japanese conveyor belt restaurant delivers food by boat in Tokyo
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