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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II recently made a Mie Prefecture man an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire, which we think means he’s some kind of knight now or something. That or “Hand of the Queen” if standard Game of Thrones rules apply.
What did the lucky man, Sir Isao Toji, do to deserve such a distinction? Well, for the past 20 years, Toji has held an annual memorial service for 16 British servicemen who died in Japan as prisoners of war during World War II.
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Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Swapping seats on Japan’s bullet trains is not allowed, Shinkansen operator says
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New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
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Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
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Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
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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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
Drawing a school girl leaping over a man firing a gun? There’s a reference book for that!
Kyoto cookies let you create your own edible 3-D forest world
Does Japan’s “Stinky but Tasty” tonkotsu ramen live up to its name?
Japan’s super easy sweet potato spread lets you make sweet potato bread thanks to Don Quijote
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
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Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Starbucks Japan releases new Ruby Chocolate Frappuccino for Valentine’s Day
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
Hello Kitty turns scary and cosplays as Japanese horror character – but still manages to be cute!
Family Mart opens first clothing store in Tokyo