“It was my first time visiting Japan, a place I had always wanted to see … I soon realised how lively and energetic this city really is.”
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It’s no secret that we love Japan. We haven’t quite figured out why, but it might have something to do with the juxtaposition of the sleepless lights and sounds of the big city and the harmony of human and nature in the countryside that we just can’t get enough of. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Japan, but haven’t yet, sit back and watch the following eight videos showcasing some of the most breathtaking and interesting sights this country has to offer.
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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
This might be the simplest restaurant ramen in all of Japan, but it’s still something special
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Tokyo’s downtown Chuo Line now has first-class Green Car carriages for no additional cost to ride
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
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Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws- Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans- Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
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
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Ghibli Paper Theater craft kits are back to end your stocking stuffer/souvenir search【Photos】
Flying dango: Unique tourist site where Japanese sweets are flown to you over a gorge
Eat like a treacherous samurai! Kyoto restaurant recreates a real-life warlord’s favorite food
French fries with sushi? Our delicious experiment in multicultural dining
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Character images of new Digimon Adventure series released, expected to air in spring 2015
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
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