Estranged childhood friends, a blackout, and a mobile app are the perfect ingredients for a marvelous story line.
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It took years for the Internet to notice our video, but now it’s a global hit, especially in one unexpected country.
Osaka has just one word to say in response to all those annoying questions about her ethnicity and her love of katsudon.
Colorful costumes and elegant poses guide passengers through safety instructions with remarkable style and finesse.
Grab your camera and your chopsticks, because Kappa Sushi is making an offer you won’t want to refuse.
A five-piece girl group like the Spice Girls, only larger and with nicknames like “Fried Chicken” and “Ham and Sausages”.
The man who can make knives out of pasta and underwear is back with his most beautiful idea yet.
The popular vloggers were forced to apologise after their actions sparked outrage in Japan.
Tokyo court rules that reposting dialogue alone would have been enough for it to rule in manga publisher’s favor.



















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Japanese government creates new word for cruelly hot summer days
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Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Rice balls aplenty at the Ministop senbero, but with a special twist【Japan’s Best Home Senbero】
In Kyoto, “Hey, you’ve got a really nice watch” is NOT a compliment, Japanese businessman says
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
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Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
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