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Follow these tips to minimize damage to your home, stay safe, and prepare for a massive cyclone.
Bolt lights up the sky, blacks out the neighborhood.
Trami travelled on a path up the centre of the mainland, shaking buildings and nerves around the country.
Being prepared for an idol concert means you’re also surprisingly prepared for a typhoon-induced power outage.
These clips show a worker’s valiant attempts to stay upright in strong winds is no match for the force of Mother Nature.
”It’s like Godzilla is attacking.”
Japan is a country of violent storms and seismic activities, but also amazing discount retailers that can help you deal with natural disasters.
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7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Mr. Sato accosts award-winning actor Hideaki Ito【Interview】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nullify your New Year’s weight loss resolution with Year of the Horse roll cake
This private island in the Pacific Ocean is open to guests – but only Japanese ones
The Perfect Vending Machine – for when you gotta have those fresh cut apples
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Studio Ghibli unveils My Neighbour Totoro miniature house model
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Nullify your New Year’s weight loss resolution with Year of the Horse roll cake
This private island in the Pacific Ocean is open to guests – but only Japanese ones
The Perfect Vending Machine – for when you gotta have those fresh cut apples
High-fashion Totoro cuddle purse is like an elegant stroll in the forest【Photos】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
How much should we give in a New Year’s otoshidama without looking like a jerk?
Expensive Japanese nail clippers: Are they worth it?
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
10 crazy pizzas from Japan
Kailijumei’s line of color-changing, flower lipsticks are all the rage now across the world
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