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Our wannabe Wolf of Wall Street attempts to strike it rich with the volatile exchange rates.
First weekend following new entry procedures sees foreign visitors picking up loads of bargains, thanks to the weak yen.
You may have heard giving a certain amount of money will win you favor with the gods, but a very high authority says otherwise.
Kitty currency merchandise has us hoping this faux banknote will one day become a reality.
We interview Japan’s least-popular form of currency and the only bill not to be getting a slick new face-lift in the near future.
Country continues tradition of honoring icons of art and science over politicians on its currency.
People in Japan are scrambling to get their hands on these limited-edition Mo’ Yen sneakers.
Nothing says “Thanks for all your hard work!” like a bonus from your boss given entirely in Japan’s smallest-denomination coins.
Aichi resident makes surprisingly effective use of many of Japan’s beloved services to pull off his ill-fated forgery attempt.
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Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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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
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】
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
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Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Cosplay costume room tour by Japan’s number-one cosplayer Enako is an eye-opener【Video】
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Visit the mythical cave that hid the Sun Goddess in Japanese mythology
The Purple Lucky Bag from Village Vanguard is an extra-large waste of money
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
The little-known inspiration for Princess Mononoke: A manga about a tribe in Papua New Guinea
KonMari’s YouTube reveals interesting fact about Japanese vs. non-Japanese online preferences
Bones of mythical Japanese water demon to go on public display
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Getting a driver’s license in Japan the hard way: The first driving test a few more times
Private booths are coming to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains even sooner than we’d thought【Video】
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