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It's time for the kokia to shine at this herb gardens and ropeway attraction in Kobe

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Umamusume anime concerts unable to obtain visas from U.S. government, cancels L.A. shows

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Flying Mud Boat teahouse is a hidden gem in Japan that boggles the mind

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Tiny no-screen digital camera gives us near-instant nostalgia by making us wait to see our pics

18 hours ago

There are goats spending every day in downtown Tokyo, but why? [Photos]

20 hours ago

Umamusume anime concerts in U.S. may have to be cancelled over visa problems

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Voting begins for Japan's next top kaiju

1 day ago

New Kaiju General Election

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Eight low-key great places to spend the day (or half a day) in Japan this fall

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Tokyo bakery has a crazy expensive 10,000-yen bread loaf set, and we've tried it [Taste test]

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New Studio Ghibli stamps – Too cute to wait until New Year's to use, so they're available right now

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The cheapest bento at this Osaka shop is only 200 yen, but is it actually any good?

2 days ago

Man in Suzuka offered 9 million yen for his semen, conned out of 38 million yen

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Burger King Japan now selling hamburgers minus everything but the meat

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

Japanese taxi drivers granted right to kick rude passengers out of their cabs before destination

3 days ago

This Japanese sandwich mascot is filled with fiery rage, and he's got a point [Video]

4 days ago

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

4 days ago

The Boy and the Heron

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Zen and Ghibli

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Japan's bean sprout shortage hitting Jiro-style ramen businesses hard

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Studio Ghibli adds new Totoro and Jiji blanket socks to its merchandise store in Japan

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Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Christmas celebration coming to Yokohama next month

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American man runs out of money in Japan, gets arrested for overstaying tourist visa

6 days ago

Foreign travelers sitting on sidewalks of Tokyo's Ginza are Japan's latest tourism culture clash

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Studio Ghibli adds Totoro family goods to its anime merchandise store in Japan

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We waited three hours to get into the new carb heaven all-you-can-eat bread restaurant in Osaka

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

8 days ago

Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person

19 days ago

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

26 days ago

Studio Ghibli's Calcifer is ready to light up your home as a magical-looking candle lamp [Photos]

21 days ago

Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]

25 days ago

Studio Ghibli releases new plush mascot character collection with a focus on friendship

28 days ago

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

13 days ago

Do Japan's new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus?

25 days ago

Studio Ghibli unveils new anime stationery collection, with a Spirited Away River God memo stand

29 days ago

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

3 months ago

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

10 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

8 months ago

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

2 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

4 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

15 days ago

Robot matchmaking party in Japan has couples sit silently, techno cupids make small talk for them

15 hours ago

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

1 month ago

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

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