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The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
Each bottle can only be purchased in the specific tourist spot it was designed for, so tracking down all nine requires a Japanese road trip of epic proportions.
Enjoy the best of the cherry blossom viewing season with this list of the top spots to see sakura around the country.
We paid a visit to the unusual location to find out what makes this the world’s most beautiful Starbucks.
With many offering free admission, these company and factory observation tours have earned a spot in the top ten according to travel website TripAdvisor.
Sleep in a traditional Japanese house while surrounded by rice paddies, beaches, tree-houses, zip lines and a lighthouse on your very own private island.
The Kyoto shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates will spirit you away to a mystical world of beauty this weekend at its famous annual night-time festival.
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Kuraberu Tōzai presents an easy-to-understand compilation of regional differences between Tokyo and Osaka in terms of cuisines, art, and cultural traditions.
With themed rooms and waiters who act as teachers and nurses, you’ll never want to leave elementary school again!
With its stunning scenery and fragrant beauty, this is one spring festival you don’t want to miss!
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Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Hello Kitty/Yu-Gi-Oh crossover Happy Meal toys appear, but far, far away from Japan
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Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
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We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
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New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
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Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train- Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?- Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Hello Kitty/Yu-Gi-Oh crossover Happy Meal toys appear, but far, far away from Japan
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
Survey shows that guys like girls who eat a lot, so long as it’s salad
Keep your flowers alive with this planter shaped like the forest god from Princess Mononoke
Sapporo Zoo sells “lion-ripped jeans,” “beaver-gnawed coasters” and more to stay open amid COVID
Chikan molester runs away from Japanese schoolgirls at train station in Japan【Video】
Our lonely reporter goes searching for Japan’s search-for-a-spouse vending machine
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