useful
The best things in life are priceless, but the most useful things tend to only cost about 100 yen (US$0.90).
From reusable titanium straws to a marker pen that opens boxes, this list is a fantastic source of Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones.
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Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
All Lotteria fast food restaurants in Japan to close by the end of March
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
These are Tokyo train lines people most want to live along【Survey】
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service notebook and ceramic cake case to stores in Japan
Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island
The top 5 Starbucks Frappuccinos we’d like to drink again in Japan this year
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations- Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Tokyo pub explicitly soft-bans customers older than 39 from entering
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- Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
- Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware- Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
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Pokémon popcorn buckets coming to Japan’s first-ever permanent Pokémon theme park zone
Heart/body-warming anime video is a beautiful love letter to family and miso soup【Video】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island
The top 5 Starbucks Frappuccinos we’d like to drink again in Japan this year
Forget dog-earing and bookmarks that fall, make your own easy origami bookmark instead!
We taste the Adult Cream Pie from McDonald’s Japan
Japanese woman’s perfect answer when man calls her office and asks “What color are your panties?”
Pager service officially ends in Japan, funeral service for outdated tech held in Akihabara【Pics】
Starbucks China now has adorable limited summer products featuring alpacas, raccoons, and sloths
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
Capcom Cafe releases menu for limited-time Monster Hunter: Sunbreak cafe
McDonald’s releases new heartwarming anime video that’s peachy-keen, has Vocaloid song【Video】
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
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