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The vibe around Shibuya is tense right now, as the city attempts to abolish “the craziest Halloween in the world”.
An ordinary bento store by Japanese standards is gaining popularity with international tourists.
Let’s find out if this Tokyo restaurant is a foreign tourist trap or a place that’s truly worth visiting.
If you’re asking yourself the question “Do I have to wear a mask in Japan?” you might want to read this first.
Visiting Japan after it’s been closed off to tourists for so long is making people see the country with new eyes.
Japan may have opened its borders, but there are still some requirements that might trip you up when visiting.
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures.
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Studio Ghibli releases The Boy and the Heron merchandise in Japan【Pics】
New Roaring Totoro plushies from Studio Ghibli make us view the character in a new light
Japan Super Budget Dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Fuji Soba?
We visited the southernmost and westernmost convenience stores in all of Japan…or so we thought
One Piece helps lead LA Rams to victory during collaboration event at SoFi Stadium
Mister Donut now sells Japanese curry doughnuts…with egg
Shortwave radio at our cheap country house in Japanese mountains picks up North Korean broadcast
Universal Studios reveals Nintendo Donkey Kong Country expansion details, opening season【Video】
We tried KFC Japan’s special fried chicken for when you’re drinking booze, have just one complaint
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- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Ghibli Park raises ticket prices, announces Howl area opening date, carousel with ridable Yakul
Celebrate Japanese New Year traditions with Studio Ghibli decorations
Studio Ghibli anime Paper Shadow Art craft kits back in stock in time for the holidays【Pics】
Legend of Zelda’s traveling Koroks set to travel to our homes as adorable plushies from Japan
Totoro Christmas cakes bring a dash of Ghibli magic to the Japanese festive season
Ghibli New Year’s Totoro decoration sells out online, but there’s still a way you can get one
Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
The story behind the giant Japanese woman in kimono on the 3-D billboard at Shinjuku
There’s a real-world Pokémon Sandshrew Park in Japan, and it’s adorable!【Photos】
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- Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology- Suntory announces massive price spike for Japanese whisky, some types more than double in price
New Studio Ghibli gloves will warm your heart and hands this winter
Studio Ghibli releases New Year’s stamps for 2024
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Studio Ghibli adds magic to your matcha with new tea ceremony whisk and bowl
New Pokémon blankets are part plushie cushion, part fluffy wrap, and all adorable【Photos】
Converse All-Stars team up with two all-stars of Japanese art for Wave, Skull ukiyo-e shoes【Pics】
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season- Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
How do you split two apples for three people using one knife? Japanese Twitter’s violent ideas
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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One Piece helps lead LA Rams to victory during collaboration event at SoFi Stadium
Mister Donut now sells Japanese curry doughnuts…with egg
Shortwave radio at our cheap country house in Japanese mountains picks up North Korean broadcast
Universal Studios reveals Nintendo Donkey Kong Country expansion details, opening season【Video】
We tried KFC Japan’s special fried chicken for when you’re drinking booze, have just one complaint
New Japanese convenience store sandwiches feel like they’re out to kill us
We got a circus show-girl makeover at Studio Esperanto in Kyoto 【Photos】
Vans to release line of Nintendo 8-bit sneakers this summer【Pics】
Kanazawa Curry Cola lets you have your fried pork and curry on the go!
What’s the best way to eat Japanese cream stew and rice, “together” or “separate?”【Survey】
The Sexy Robot from 1983 is back in glorious 3-D form
We eat hoya sea squirts out of a can, enjoy a tasty regional delicacy from the comfort of home
Our top 3 cafes in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo’s newest and possibly swankiest shopping complex
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