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Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Real takoyaki is almost impossible to find in Tokyo, but this place has it, our hardliner says
The deluxe disappointment and basic brilliance of Japan’s oldest standing soba noodle chain
How to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto on the overnight bus and not lose your sanity
Autumn is a great time to visit Uonuma, a gem of Japan’s heartland
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
10 great autumn Japan travel spots for fall colors and retro atmosphere【Survey】
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
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Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Totoro fountain figurine recreates the sights and sounds of one of anime’s most memorable scenes
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style
Top Japanese baby names for 2025 feature flowers, colors, and a first-time-ever favorite for girls
Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream
New Kyoto experience package lets you film epic samurai battles with your friends- Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Beautiful Totoro bento box mixes classic and modern symbols of Japan
Kagawa’s Udon Gummies are so hard to chew they come with warning labels
This Japanese restaurant chain’s triple-decker sushi bowls are a crazy feast for the eyes/stomach
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Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys to brighten your days
JR Hokkaido train driver in trouble for reading book about trains on stopped train- Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
Studio Ghibli releases new anime tea and mugs in Japan
Japanese hotel chain’s new service: A bed and pajamas for otaku travelers’ plushies
Tokyo bento boxed lunch shop charges different prices depending on how heavy your laptop is
Studio Ghibli anime stoles are here to keep you warm with a range of famous characters
Japan has vending machines that put protective film on your phone for you — Here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
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Autumn is a great time to visit Uonuma, a gem of Japan’s heartland
Rice cooker kuri gohan and two more super-easy chestnut recipes to make this fall【SoraKitchen】
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
10 great autumn Japan travel spots for fall colors and retro atmosphere【Survey】
Japan is getting the cutest Pikachu donuts ever, and another Pokémon will make its donut debut
Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle
Tokyo all-you-can-eat senbei deal is perfect for newbies to the world of beloved Japanese snacks
Time-slipping travel at a roadside retro spot in northern east Japan【Kita Kanto Brothers】
We try “Melon Bread Style Toast Spread”, designed to turn sliced bread into melon bread
Dodger Stadium takoyaki comes to 7-Eleven for a limited time【Taste Test】
Sanrio and Sonic the Hedgehog characters become fast friends with new plushie collection
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