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Sakura season arrives at McDonald's Japan with new range of exclusive menu items

2 months ago

NTT wants you to remember the Tohoku Earthquake by remembering the phone numbers of loved ones

24 days ago

Autumn is a great time to visit Uonuma, a gem of Japan's heartland

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Our reporter tries nuikatsu for the first time, but is he too old for this otaku lifestyle hobby?

9 months ago

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

58 minutes ago

Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey

3 hours ago

Sailor Moon's Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]

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You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain

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Japan's full-facemask Ninja Parka still lets you eat ice cream[Photos]

15 hours ago

Animal Crossing plushie pouch towels and cozy socks show up at Family Mart convenience stores

17 hours ago

Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations

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Beautiful Ghibli earrings allow you to finally reunite two of the studio's star-crossed lovers

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WHISPER OF THE HEART

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Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?

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Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years

2 days ago

Two food hacks take Japan's convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights

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A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices

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Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign

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Pokémon Centers across Japan cancel April events after stabbing in Tokyo

3 days ago

Chrono Trigger comes to Japan's capsule toy gacha machines

3 days ago

Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won't find anywhere else

3 days ago

Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other's worlds with collaboration events

3 days ago

Japan's prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]

4 days ago

Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]

4 days ago

Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here's how to use them

4 days ago

Tokyo's best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years

6 days ago

Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]

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Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments

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Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest

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Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]

10 days ago

Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother's Day

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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]

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Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher's 100th birthday

11 days ago

Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo

22 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country

20 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character

27 days ago

Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time

12 days ago

Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list

19 days ago

Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)

28 days ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

10 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

2 months ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

8 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home

11 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

9 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

6 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

10 months ago

Daiso unveils new official mascot, Daizo the elephant

6 months ago

What Hayao Miyazaki's Mei would look like if Studio Ghibli released My Neighbor Totoro in 3-D

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Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship

6 days ago

Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]

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