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Agency for Cultural Affairs wants two-tiered ticket pricing system at 12 National Museums.
Three robbery attempts, all connected to Hong Kong currency exchange, take place within 14 hours of each other.
Ueno Zoo is doing what it can to keep the line moving as fans come to say goodbye to Japan’s last pandas.
When Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leave Tokyo, it’ll bring an end to more than 50 years of pandas in Japan.
Public reactions to redevelopment plan for Japan’s largest collection of historically significant artwork has been less than positive.
Hundreds of people must walk right past this “vending machine” every day without ever suspecting what it really is.
Enjoy the lit-up structures of an important shrine inside of Ueno Park this autumn complete with special omamori and more.
Ameyoko has always been a great place to look for bargains, and we’re very happy we found this one.
Panda lunch box from shop famed for their overwhelming generosity — too good to be true, or just too good?
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Kanji ice cream becomes a sell-out hit in Japan
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Self-proclaimed Americans arrested for breaking into Punch the monkey’s Japanese zoo habitat
Ichiraku Ramen-inspired ramen sets from Naruto anime pay homage to Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura
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Don’t miss the Tokyo Tower City Light Fantasia ~Summer Landscape 2026~ event during your travels
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New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
Japan now has gyoza doughnuts, and they taste like no other doughnut we’ve tried before
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Studio Ghibli adds mini pillows and massive mats to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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Shochu maker on remote Japanese island plays music as its spirits age, flavor varies by genre
Mister Donut’s beyond super soft and chewy beyond mochi mochi donuts have returned
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s 2026 popularity poll results are in and the champion flavor is crowned
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Let’s hike a Japanese mountain (that isn’t Mt. Fuji) – Mt. Tsukuba[Photos]
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Japanese samurai sword ice cream crafted by master swordsmith from famous katana town of Seki
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