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How many of you forgot to put your phone into manner mode (vibrate) when going into the office or a movie theatre only to have it ring and draw the angry scowl of everyone in the room? Of how about when you remember to turn on manner mode but when forget to turn it off you miss that important message you were waiting for?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have an app that automatically turns your manner mode on or off depending on where you are? Wouldn’t it be nice to have HexRinger?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
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
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”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
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
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answerJapan’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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Fashion for the young at heart! A different take on what it means to get older in Japan
Tokyo’s Shibuya ward sets up English information desk to help foreigners find nightlife options
Giant Clodsire Pokémon plushie comes with up to 32 Woopers in super size, super cute set【Pics】
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran’s lucky bags are great value for money
How to convert the Western calendar to Japanese Reiwa years
Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan