Witness regrets letting “destiny” slip through his fingers after the unexpected meeting.
Tokyo (Page 66)
One day he’s simply walking around Tokyo and the next he’s the darling of the Paris fashion world.
The best at encouraging clients to spend money, he rakes in as much as US$375,000 per month.
With a beer in our left hand a shelf full of manga within reach of our right, we’re not sure why we should ever leave.
Experience a new breed of terror this autumn, but don’t tap on the glass! It’ll scare the fish.
You’ve never seen Commando until you’ve seen it surrounded by rabid Japanese fans in costume with firecrackers and tambourines.
The unusually-named restaurant battles against the robots of Kabukicho with spooky spirits and staff that look like creepy androids.
Tokyo is a magnet for the fashion-conscious crowd but none of them are as fashion-forward as 15-year-old Hikaru.
This Ikebukuro izakaya just gave us an 8,000-yen discount, and they’ll happily do the same for you.
Being in the biggest city in Japan means you’re probably sharing the walkway with more people than you’d like, but here’s how to make things easier.
First-ever KitKat-cocktail pairings are part of a range of special offerings to celebrate the new alcoholic chocolates ahead of their nationwide release.
Does this washed cheese burger smell as bad as advertised, and if so, what does it taste like?
Jewelry chain Cartier hopes to make you value the ordinary by displaying their famous Juste en Clou line in the same way as cup ramen and magazines.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
Schlansky imparted his Japanese knowledge on the talk show host, but ended up committing some faux pas of his own.
After carrying passengers to Hokkaido, the Hokutosei is now taking guests to slumberland with a great location and special beer.
Chamber of Raven would be a cool video game stage, but instead it’s an amazing real-world restaurant.



















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Google’s first Google Store outside the U.S. is now open in Tokyo
Delta Airlines adds first nonstop flight between Japan’s Narita Airport and U.S. in seven years
Ride a tram that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a new limited-time history tour
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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
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99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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Google’s first Google Store outside the U.S. is now open in Tokyo
Delta Airlines adds first nonstop flight between Japan’s Narita Airport and U.S. in seven years
Ride a tram that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a new limited-time history tour
Watch a sumo bout inside Tokyo Tower, at a new restaurant endorsed by two yokozuna
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