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Stray cats almost became classified as an invasive species in Japan but the change was overturned

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Ministry of the Environment

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Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji's baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan

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Over 1,400 cities in Japan see foreign population rise, total populations drop in new statistics

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7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Kyoho grape drinks for a taste that's quintessentially Japanese

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This awesome Japanese arcade chain has crane game coaches to help you win prizes

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Police ask Kumamoto residents to not get blackout drunk as much during earthquake relief efforts

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Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

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One Piece Day returns to Tokyo Big Sight and worldwide on Youtube 22 and 23 August

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Are Japan's room-temperature curry packets the boxed lunch heroes we've been looking for? [Taste test]

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Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki's Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans

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Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink's with Japan-exclusive items

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Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open

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Kumamoto earthquake may have created Japan's newest hot spring inside flooded restaurant [Video]

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This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]

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Japan's new beer glass is designed to force you to drink…water [Video]

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This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed

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Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima

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Bandai looking to introduce Japanese government ID checks for admission to card game events

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New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform

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Pokémon Center Online designates first Pokémon items that will require Japanese ID card to buy

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Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it

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Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch

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Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want

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End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump's circulation drops under one million

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Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park

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7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie

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

19 days ago

Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines

25 days ago

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

26 days ago

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

20 days ago

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

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Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

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

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

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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

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

1 month 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

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

6 months ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

10 months ago

Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat

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Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler's Company for new stationery and goods collection

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