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System has no family income restrictions and will address low birth rate, politicians hope.
“How do I order food?!” and other good things to know if you’re visiting Japan this summer for the first time since before the start of the pandemic.
Participants will be paid to display advertisements on a special iPad app as they walk around.
Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.
Key cast members and visuals were also just released, including a very big name in the world of voice acting.
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Man in Japan falls into hole with a bear in it
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Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
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Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
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Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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As rumors swirl of 7-Eleven shorting customers on rice ball fillings, we check on their sujiko
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
7-Eleven Japan’s “Paper Tiger” sandwich sparks online controversy over deceptive packaging
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
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