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Japanese raccoon dogs are known for their large…ahem, appendages. But which one is the largest of them all?
Cute character flies under the radar, but there’s a special prize for those who can hunt it down!
See-through garden lavatory is one of the most unusual ways to relieve the call of nature.
A road that isn’t wide enough for cars and a dark, secret chamber are just some of the surprises at this off-the-beaten path destination.
Wander the halls of this underground car park and you’ll find a haven of fast, affordable Chinese feasts.
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Can you enjoy a day at Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo stadium if you know nothing about the sport?【Pics】
The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japan’s best domestic hamburger fast food chain now has croissants, but are they any good?
Why is Asuka standing next to Colonel Sanders? Because it’s Thursday of course!
We tried to use our leftover gyoza wrappers to make marshmallow puffs…but it didn’t go to plan
We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
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Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
The Big Bomb Onigiri Japanese rice ball helps us conquer mountain race but conquers us in the end
Ramen and dekotora come together at this restaurant in Japan
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Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules- We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
The roller slide of terror: Treetop fun ride for kids is a terrifying experience for adult butts
Official My Neighbor Totoro cookbook teaches you to make Satsuki’s bento and other Ghibli meshi- The cool secret hidden in Tokyo Metro pillars at Ginza station
Japanese curry chain in Thailand has a surprisingly Japanese dish not found in Japan
Amazon’s unmanned ‘just walk out’ store Amazon Fresh leaves us feeling like criminals
So long, CDs – Japan’s Geo chain will no longer purchase used compact discs
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Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
We buy Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated perpetual motion machine
Japanese public broadcaster issues apology for calling a train a “train”
The hidden meaning of the U.S. Air Force’s “shake and fries” patch in Japan
Ghibli Park unveils first official photos: Explore worlds of Totoro, Laputa, and Spirited Away
International tourists travel to Japan, spend big at top tourist spots in Tokyo
These “Mikoshi Dako” are the badges of honour from a Japanese festival
Japan removes tour guide requirement for foreign tourists- Japanese convenience store will now ask customers who ask for a fork to use chopsticks instead
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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Mandarin orange peels aren’t trash, they’re treasure! Three chimpi tips to reuse your mikan skins
Move over grilled cheese — we’ve discovered the tastiest toasted sandwich yet【Recipe】
One Punch Man manga artist’s amazing “practice” drawing is so good we think he might not be human
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
How to use the new floating hologram registers at 7-Eleven
Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Japanese woman finds better way to make potato salad, we may not be able to go back to old style
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We bought the latest in low-rated fitness technology from Amazon: the Nejirunba
Japanese mom’s don’t-touch-my-baby-stroller sign stirs up debate【Video】
Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train adds Japanese subtitles for its Japanese dialogue, makes Japan happy
The Big Bomb Onigiri Japanese rice ball helps us conquer mountain race but conquers us in the end
Ramen and dekotora come together at this restaurant in Japan
We go to an old, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant to eat Indonesian fried rice
All-ages Catbus, real-world Spirited Away office part of new Studio Ghibli museum exhibit【Photos】
Tokyo’s miracle makeover hairstylist is back with customer who came from eight hours away【Video】
A beautiful, bittersweet interspecies anime romance that’s also an instant noodle commercial【Vid】
Bras of Versailles–Anime Rose of Versailles gets lingerie line designed by original creator【Pics】
Yuzu Pringles: New Japan-exclusive flavour is so stimulating it’s turned Mr P’s eyes to stars
How to properly pronounce “Ghibli” and other fun trivia about the legendary animation studio
Hey, Thai tuk-tuk driver! Take us to the best Thai restaurant in this part of Bangkok!
All-you-can-ride Shinkansen deal coming to Japan for a limited time
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