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Walking on water
No Hollywood special effects, no magician’s helper, heck, not even any mystical kung-fu powers here. All it took for this Shaolin monk in China to walk on water was practice, practice and more practice! That said, running across hundreds of metres of wooden panels placed on the surface of a lake is definitely not a feat that any layman could achieve without proper training, a high level of fitness and immense concentration.
Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are on permanent display in Tokyo, and here’s where you can find them
As more foreign visitors visit Kyoto’s top sights, Japanese travelers increasingly staying away
New high-alcohol version of Japan’s low-alcohol canned cocktails on the way
Dinner in the Sky arrives in Tokyo, serves meals with a unique view above the city
Tokyo government makes a magical girl anime video about the dark side of contract scams【Video】
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Cost to climb Mt. Fuji doubles, some hikers may have to pass test before getting on trail
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Latest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
Traditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
My Neighbour Totoro rice cookers and pots bring Studio Ghibli anime flair to your kitchen
Starbucks Japan adds cult drink to its permanent coffee menu due to popular demand
Secret onsen hot spring is a hidden gem in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
Woman stabbed to death on Tokyo street while live streaming
Studio Ghibli unveils new Mother’s Day gift collection, with flower sets and a special acorn tea
Princess Mononoke gets first-ever IMAX screenings to show off gorgeous new remaster【Video】
Tokyo’s Chidorigafuchi announces sakura festival light-up dates, new boat reservation system
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossomsLatest Japan cherry blossom forecast pushes Tokyo date back, sakura now expected first elsewhere
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Studio Ghibli gives anime lovers a happy ending with new Whisper of the Heart music boxTraditional Japanese mochi dessert inspires McDonald’s newest pie flavor
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Tokyo government makes a magical girl anime video about the dark side of contract scams【Video】
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store
Cost to climb Mt. Fuji doubles, some hikers may have to pass test before getting on trail
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
Samurai chick pudding cake is Japan’s newest hard-to-buy, delicious-to-eat treat【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Details of the Pokémon/Van Gogh art museum crossover are just as adorable as we’d hoped【Pics】
You call that sushi? Ukraine’s take on the Japanese classic
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!
Tokyo Tower elevator grinds to a halt as metal object smashes glass
Our Japanese staff try British cup noodles, didn’t completely hate the experience
You can be the pirate king! Put yourself in a One Piece New Year’s card online for free