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Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan

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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms

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Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims

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Katana of one of Japan's most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims

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Sanrio's newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it's supposed to [Photos]

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Starbucks Japan unveils new coffee drinks… for people who don't drink coffee

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Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too

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Maximum entry fee for sento public baths in Tokyo increases slightly for adults next month

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Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data

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Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

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Life-size Legendary Pokémon Mega Rayquaza digitally greeting travelers at Tokyo train station [Vid]

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

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JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan's Obon travel season

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Starbucks Japan releases new "Afterword" collection that gives coffee waste a second life

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Japan has a maid hotel you can stay in, and it's now taking reservation applications

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Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up

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Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they'll return

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Tokyo Pokémon Center announces reopening after months-long closure following stabbing death

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Japan's expensive "phantom" melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours

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Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas

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McDonald's Japan goes viral for Samurai Mac burger hack

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Pikachu and Ditto Pokémon desserts at Baskin-Robbins Japan look AND feel like their inspirations

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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

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New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier

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99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji

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Which country's foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China

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Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home

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Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains

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Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note's Light Yagami, but why?

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Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter

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Pokémon Card Stores requiring facial recognition scans for entry in Japan in latest anti-scalper move

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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

22 days ago

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

28 days ago

Hatsune Miku collaborates with Hokusai's art in new Vocaloid ukiyo-e illustration series [Pics]

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Japan triples departure tax, foreign tourists and locals now must pay more to leave country

28 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki's most personal films

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Family Mart opens new "Famima" flagship store in Tokyo that's like a tourist attraction

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Uniqlo looks back to the very start of Pokémon with new black-and-white pixel art T-shirts[Pics]

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

1 month ago

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

8 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

5 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

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

9 months ago

Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan

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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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Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines

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