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Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency

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A visit to Sri Lanka's knockoff knockoff Uniqlo (no, we didn't stutter) to see its rare "Pikachus"

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7-Eleven Japan releases chocolate cookies that taste like freshly baked melon bread

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How to cook shiitake mushrooms like a Japanese manga character

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Udon pudding is about to shake up the noodle scene in Japan

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The quest for Dragon Quest Yoshinoya figure sets: Worth taking for fans, tricky for scalpers[Pics]

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Don't judge this Kiki's Delivery Service book by its cover, because it's not actually a book!

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KFC Japan creates spicy summer fried chicken chips together with Calbee

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Sanrio's new McDonald's Japan Happy Meals give the spotlight all to Cinnamoroll[Photos]

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Krispy Kreme Japan adds two cute limited-edition doughnuts to its summer menu

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Studio Ghibli releases a musical diorama based on a touching anime scene from My Neighbour Totoro

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Japan has a new maid school, and it's now accepting applicants for its first term

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Japanese train company brings back beloved "patapata" departure board...with a clever digital twist

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We try Krispy Kreme Japan's first-ever all-you-can-eat doughnut deal

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Foreign resident of Japan arrested after spraying bear repellant inside post office

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One Piece docking at Round 1 amusement centers in both Japan and the USA

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Giant sleeping Snorlax coming to Yokohama as part of Pokémon Sleep Sleeping Faces fan event

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7-Eleven Japan now sells a tiny dessert burger but is this convenience store sweet worth the hype?

3 days ago

Studio Ghibli film towels with English dialogue lines are cinematically cool and cute[Photos]

3 days ago

Starbucks Japan teams up with Converse Tokyo for a new limited-edition collection in honour of Tanabata

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

Live-action Spirited Away stage play announces world tour with first-ever U.S. and Canadian dates

6 days ago

Tokyo has only two barley tea makers, and we visited one to see how mugicha is made

6 days ago

Blind Tokyo commuter explains the easiest place for him to stand while riding the train

7 days ago

Sleep at Hoshinoya Nara Prison, one of the most unique hotels in Japan

5 days ago

Pikachu brings electric style to brand-new Pokémon G-Shock watch featuring every stater trio

9 days ago

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

12 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

16 days ago

Studio Ghibli store Donguri Republic announces opening of first-ever store in America

19 days ago

New Japanese overnight train coming to connect Tokyo with Tohoku in sleep-travel style

23 days ago

Japan launches first overnight Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Osaka this summer

12 days ago

Japanese sweets shop sells an ohagi so exquisite it sells out by noon

17 days ago

Forget Tokyo go-karts – there's a new way to sightsee on four wheels in Japan

19 days ago

Japanese sweets brand creates new drinkable Cigare and we're totally here for it

15 days ago

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

7 months ago

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

5 months ago

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

11 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

2 months ago

Japan's 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]

2 months ago

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

3 days ago

Japanese overnight sightseeing train returns for summer with ramen stops and ocean views

4 days ago

Sanrio collaborates with Sesame Street for adorable merch and sweets in Japan[Photos]

3 days ago

Taco Spaghetti appears in Japan, and our taco fan rushes to try it[Taste test]

7 days ago

Sanrio Character Poll announces winners, Hello Kitty absent from top 10 in many countries

6 days ago

Studio Ghibli brings Totoro Soot Sprites out of the anime shadows for a new bag and pouch collection

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