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Kyoto planning surprise late-night inspections of Airbnb-style rentals to fight overtourism

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Japan has been tossing message-bearing coconuts into the ocean since the 1980s

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Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan's golden route

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Japanese movie theater chain's popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification

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Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience

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420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow

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Japan's suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high

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Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national

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Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy

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Is Starbucks Japan's new extra-expensive Valentine's Day espresso Frappuccino worth the price?

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Japan's got a subscription service for pillows with or without plastic tubes inside

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New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart

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Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country

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And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan's Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】

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Bacha Coffee opens in Japan…but is it worth the hype?

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Denny's new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from

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A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Sliding onto the World Stage【Pt. I】

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Anime isn't like reality: Japanese police arrest man holding three knives, one in his mouth

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Sword and Firearm Control Law

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Japan's Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato's kunai ninja weapon

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Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】

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Japanese young women reveal their top dealbreakers in a man【Survey】

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If you haven't tried an antenna shop in Japan, you're missing out

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East Japan's 10 most magical winter scenery experiences, as chosen by travelers

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Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival

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

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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026

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10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine's Day

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Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year's exercise goal

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Studio Ghibli releases new "komorebi" plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away

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Ramen restaurant's English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating

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

8 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms

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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

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Get in the Gundam robot! Event lets fans sit in giant Zeta Gundam replica cockpit

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Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free

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Ghibli anime Uno and karuta card games a great way to have fun and maybe learn some Japanese【Pics】

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This ice cream spoon uses your body heat to get the perfect scoop, costs more than most desserts

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We try a delicious hidden gem in Fukuoka, unknown to even Japanese people

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Retro game dream - A massive collection of 99.36 percent of every Game Boy game ever released

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The best and worst Japanese food for foreigners

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7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?

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What's the best part of Tokyo to live in, and why? Survey gives the top six picks

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How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】

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