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'Office lady in heels walking on tatami': The mysterious world of Japanese fetishism

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods

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Japanese government wants to remove tax-exemption limit for foreign tourists on consumables

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Starbucks Japan releases now Tokyo Reserve Roastery Christmas drinkware collection [Photos]

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Japanese government announces criteria for creating backup capital of Japan

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This hot spring near Osaka's Kansai Airport resolves the pick-two-out-of-three bathhouse dilemma

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Tokyo Skytree set to offer breathtaking Diamond Fuji natural phenomenon view this month

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Japan ends tax-free shopping system for foreign tourists, new refund request system now in effect

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Beautiful Ghibli diorama kits lets you build anime characters' homes inside yours [Photos]

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Shoplifting prevention guard arrested for shoplifting boot from store he was guarding

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Pokémon guitars from Fender Japan come with 8-bit sound mode for covering retro game music [Vid]

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Pokémon Red and Green

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This semi-secret, totally free footbath in downtown Tokyo is completely awesome

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MoN Takanawa The Museum of Narratives

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Takanawa Gateway City

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Japan's TeamLab digital art group is opening a permanent museum in America

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Can Japan's Self-Defense Forces legally open fire on a zombie horde?

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Guile cosplay goes with everyone for Halloween at SoraNews24 HQ [Photos]

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Cold Stone is closing its final branch in all of east Japan, but it's going down singing

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Life-size Monster Hunter dragon statues to be built at Japanese shopping mall

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Evangelion announces collaboration with Hard Rock Cafe

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Burger King Japan shuns Shibuya Halloween spirit, but keeps it alive everywhere else

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Hello Kitty cuts ties with hit Japanese spy drama Vivant over torture scenes

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Real-world Legend of Zelda treasures, Heart Container lights and Ruppe pouches, coming soon [Pics]

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Studio Ghibli homeware brand's faux oil lamp brings light, smiles, and Kiki's Jiji to your home

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Modern exosuits are opening up ancient Japanese castle climbs to everyone

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Starbucks Japan releases 'Let's Par-TEA!' Frappuccino and drinks for the holiday season

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Pokémon Company announces first-ever permanent Pokémon store to open outside Asia

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What's it like to stay in a Japanese container hotel?

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Chainsaw robots helping keep trains running safely in east Japan [Video]

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New Studio Ghibli anime gets extended run at the only cinema in Japan where it's being shown

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Tokyo train station will play Godzilla theme song as new departure melody

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Osaka's famous Glico Running Man will be removed and replaced with a new-look sign

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Studio Ghibli creates illustrated Kyoto sightseeing map, available at any 7-Eleven Japan store

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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country

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Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

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Studio Ghibli has a new anime out, and there's only one place in the world where you can see it

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Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026

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Japan's newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]

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Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don't accept payment through Suica or other IC cards

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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

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Salomon releases Japan-exclusive Mt. Fuji hiking gear that doubles as an amazing souvenir

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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

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Family Mart releases 47 convenience store socks and stickers, one for every prefecture in Japan

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods for 2026, with exclusive holiday surprises

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