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Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
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Classic 16-bit Nintendo controllers get modern makeover for use with Switch, current-gen consoles
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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
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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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Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Classic 16-bit Nintendo controllers get modern makeover for use with Switch, current-gen consoles
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Soft serve ice cream robots create the perfect cone in under 40 seconds【Video】
The Snack Poster: Illustrations to spread the love for authentic Japanese foods
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Japanese otaku’s amazing house of anime and video game merch goes viral【Video】
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Japanese makeup tutorial shows how a middle-aged man can turn into a beautiful young woman
Kyoto’s green Black Thunder and gold-box green Black Thunder: Which best meets matcha needs?
Stay in a Japanese hotel room…with a train inside it!
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
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