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Regional bath habits lead to clear preferences for baths vs. showers and longer times soaking in the tub in certain areas of the country.
Possibly the most conveniently available down jacket ever…but is that convenience worth it?
Winter enthusiasts will gain a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes efforts involved with this breathtaking Hokkaido festival.
Whether you’re gaming, studying, or working from home, these ashiyu boots let you take the footbath with you wherever you go!
Complete with a cushion and a heat pack, this set is great for the office, at home, or for outdoor events!
Now you can feel the irresistable warmth of a kotatsu whenever you want, so say goodbye to productivity.
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We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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Yu-Gi-Oh card bath towels in Japan keep duelists’ backs dry, if they have the skill to obtain one
Salmon katsudon? Tokyo restaurant’s specialty is like a deep-fried sashimi lunch【Photos】
How to avoid queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Japan
Kyoto wants to add extra charges for tourists to use city buses
Major Japanese gas station apologizes after employee doxes Hideaki Anno
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Pokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month away
Ghibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
California’s In-N-Out Burger opening popup restaurant in downtown Tokyo
Super-cheap pillow-sized croissants selling in Tokyo
Japanese schoolgirl talks foreigner out of suicide attempt on her way to class【Video】
Studio Ghibli says no to trailers and commercials for Hayao Miyazaki’s new anime movie
Soup curry and onigiri for breakfast at a super tasty semi-secret spot in Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Artificial sea of clouds made by luxury hotel in Tokyo during summer
Krispy Kreme Gin: Making use of doughnut scraps never tasted so good
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Studio Ghibli now sells plush toys seen on Howl’s bed from Howl’s Moving Castle- Pokémon dress shirt brand is shutting down – Last chance to order is less than a month away
- Ghibli Museum releases beautiful new line of anime art T-shirts, available for online orders【Pics】
Gigantic super-affordable Sailor Moon lifestyle line comes to Japan’s favorite 300 yen shop【Pics】
Huge price hike for Japan Rail Pass triggers huge drop in foreign travelers who’ll buy it【Survey】
Fans in Japan don’t sound happy with Netflix’s One Piece live-action changes to the Going Merry
World’s largest Kura Sushi revolving sushi restaurant opens, but not in Japan【Video】
Studio Ghibli’s truck from My Neighbour Totoro now available as die-cast Takara Tomy car
Onitsuka Tiger now sells Shinkansen sneakers that cost more than a trip on the bullet train
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Manga artist wants Japanese teachers to feel, for two seconds, how dumb their girls’ dress code is
Sony’s wearable air conditioners selling like cold cakes in heat-stricken Japan
Travelling to Japan soon? Beware the “Three Small Hells” awaiting tourists upon arrival
Japan ends travel ban on individual tourists, waives visa requirements for certain countries
One Piece’s Luffy spent years of manga’s publication without saying a word to one of his nakama
Pokémon Center apologizes for writing model Nicole Fujita’s name as Nicole Fujita
Image-generating AI’s picture of “Final Fantasy VII Cloud” is so wrong, yet so right
New Studio Ghibli humidifiers breathe anime magic into your home
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online
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Burger King Japan rewards you with Diablo IV loot for eating five spice double cheeseburgers
Pizza Hut Japan’s new Wiener Coffee Pizza tastes as crazy as it sounds
A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】
Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world
Superhumanly talented manga artist Yusuke Murata previews special Eyeshield 21 short anime【Video】
Beyond rice balls: How to make an edible onigiri rice cat【Video】
Mint Pepsi for Yakisoba is coming to Japan, and we got to taste it before it goes on sale
Japan’s first-ever capybara cat cafe opens in Tokyo
Japanese schoolgirl talks foreigner out of suicide attempt on her way to class【Video】
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