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Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
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Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
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Do you know what this caterpillar-like food is? We had no idea!【Taste test】
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Japanese government wants to acquire original anime and manga art for creation of national archive
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Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Real-life Demon Slayer? A visit to the legendary split boulder of Haban Shrine【Photos】
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How to properly wrap a ninja hood – Now available in English!
Keep warm this winter with a new fluffy Rilakkuma sleeping bag
Japanese politicians want to stop export of anime art materials by creating national media center
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