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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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Majority of Japanese men say they feel some discomfort seeing female janitors in men’s restrooms
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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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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
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
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