Yuichiro Wasai
Solo dad and his “devil twos” daughter take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto – is this a recipe for disaster?
Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.
So what if you’re not lucky this year? You don’t need luck to buy 12 cups of coffee for US$21!
You’ll be tempted to try it because it’s a hard-to-get flavor, but tasting this delectable treat comes with a price.
Soup Stock recently started offering free food for babies, so it’s time for one of the SoraBabies to try it out!
Yuuichiro explores the similarities and dissimilarities of sushi from an upscale restaurant in Tokyo and an inexpensive conveyor belt sushi chain.
We pit two of the most popular coffee chains in Japan against each other in our most caffeinated taste test yet!
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Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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Japanese government will check and judge new baby name pronunciations, presents guidelines
Totoro towels gently glow in the dark to set the Ghibli nighttime mood in your home【Photos】
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Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Major Japanese city is abolishing extracurricular activities at all of its middle schools
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
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Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
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Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Starbucks Japan releases a new Frappuccino that looks and tastes like a floral bouquet
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Are 100-yen shop Daiso’s gel nail polish strips a good dupe for salon quality nails? Let’s find out
Celebrating legal marriage days in Japan with budget-friendly photoshoots
Does Japan’s “body fat-burning” bottled tea really work? Our 30-day investigation 【RocketScience】
We eat green fried chicken that looks like broccoli from a Shibuya chicken shop【Taste test】
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
How did samurai swords and armor evolve over time?【Part 2】【Photos】
Evangelion and McDonald’s Japan launch first-ever collaboration with transforming figures【Video】
Uniqlo’s new graphic tee collab features Animal Crossing, Pokémon, League of Legends, and more!
Man uses AI to “destroy” censor mosaics in Japanese adult videos, gets arrested by Kyoto police
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