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Visa, Discover, and other American brands now accepted as payment for the wonders of McDonald’s Japanese menu.
There’s much more to the main island’s northernmost prefecture than just delicious apples.
The global coffeehouse chain has two stunning stores planned for these world-famous tourist spots.
After a long day of sightseeing in Japan’s former capital, don’t forget to try this Japanese take on Irish coffee right across the street from Kyoto Station.
Local landmark lets you quench your thirst and satisfy your curiosity with just one of Japan’s cheapest vending machine-usable coins.
If you’ve stayed at a traditional Japanese inn with your partner, chances are you’ve experienced this custom before.
Businesses in one of Japan’s oldest shopping strips are wondering if they can survive after the surprising new increase.
Older gentlemen show much greater willingness to share space with female fellow passengers.
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We try to buy a retro Japanese coin-operated arcade machine at this secondhand shop near Tokyo
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Game over for Classic Mini Famicom and Super Famicom as Nintendo announces end of repairs
Ultimate lazy sukiyaki – Can you make the king of Japanese hot pots in a rice cooker?【Taste test】
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Starbucks teams up with the oldest of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns to create a Bizen ware coffee mug
One of Tokyo’s most beautiful gardens gets its own moon for moon-viewing season- Pizza Hut adds a “Guilty Secret” sandwich to its menu for a limited time
- Right now is the peak time to go to Tokyo’s most-beautiful-view beer garden【Photos】
Matsushima restaurant offers all-you-can-eat sashimi in as many ways as you can dream it【Photos】
Super budget-friendly retro Tokyo hotel feels like having your own 1960s Asakusa apartment
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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[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
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
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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We try to buy a retro Japanese coin-operated arcade machine at this secondhand shop near Tokyo
KFC Genshin Impact fried chicken combo meals now on sale in Japan
Buy a Japanese ambulance, pachinko machine or samurai sword at this government auction site
How to have a great meal at conveyer belt sushi chain Kura Sushi even if you hate raw fish
Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
Japan’s Vampire Smoothie arrives with semi-coagulated blood looks for Halloween【Taste test】
90-year-old Japanese gamer grandma breaks world record, praises Grand Theft Auto 5【Video】
New Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon collaboration brings anime magic to bags, shoes and accessories
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
How to properly eat a traditional Japanese tonkatsu meal
This Tokyo rice ball takes 20 years to make and 2,000 yen (US$14.30) to buy, but is it worth it?
Things get heated, violent as we add bath salt to senbero drinking session【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
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