We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
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Let the witches of joy, anger, grief, and pleasure inspire a dramatic new look this Halloween.
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Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
This one delicious Japanese dessert has at least six different names
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
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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
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
- Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】- Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
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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
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
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
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Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
This one delicious Japanese dessert has at least six different names
We try a viral Chinese TikTok recipe for spicy ramen using Sprite soda in the broth【SoraKitchen】
These beautiful Studio Ghibli 10,000-year calendar figures are actually good forever【Photos】
Top Secret Cookie Recipe Finally Comes to Light
Japan continues to invent items it thinks you want!
Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence
Universal Studios Beijing opens for business, but can we call it “USB?”
Chinese criminal’s Yu-Gi-Oh card reaches astronomical price before auction is shut down
Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by general public
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
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