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Ever had the irresistible urge to have fresh apples while you’re outdoors? Well, if you ever have such an urge when you’re at the Kasumigaseki subway station or the Suidobashi subway station in Tokyo, you don’t need to wait to satisfy your urge. You can get some fresh cut apples right at the station – from a vending machine!
While passing by the Shinkansen ticket gates at Tokyo Station, I noticed a vending machine that didn’t seem to belong there. Strange in this land of vending machines, I know, but something about this machine was different.
Japan has nearly 4 million abandoned homes, but where and why?
FUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
We save money on crotchless jeans from Japanese brand Beams by making our own
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spotted in Japan 【Videos, Pics】
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensationOne of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keepTwo things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy dayStudio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat ReturnsFUK COFFEE?!? Japanese cafe has a perfectly innocent reason for its startling-looking name
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie charactersJapanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goodsForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last monthBad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in TokyoMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950sForeigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West spotted in Japan 【Videos, Pics】
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Beautiful set of 24 Ghibli anime memo pads returns, will have you wanting to take notes by hand
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Ultra-realistic cat latte art blows us away, puts us off our coffee
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Bando Taro proves family restaurants in Japan are on a whole other level
Extravagant wedding in China bests Kim and Kanye with $31 million pricetag
The young girl starring in this cool retro-style McDonald’s Japan video is actually 62 years old!
This stylish turd from two Japanese companies will really tie your room together
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
