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Defacing the Japanese flag is now a crime, says government, punishable by up to two years in jail

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After job-quitting service, leave-of-absence-request proxy service sees rising demand in Japan

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Baskin-Robbins Japan's semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]

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Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest

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

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The Great Wave

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The Great Wave off Kanagawa

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Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji

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Is Japan's tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years

22 hours ago

Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year's EIU ranking of the world's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities

23 hours ago

Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea raising ticket prices, free Fast Pass ending next month

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Kyushu yakisoba Sofuren's new food truck ventures into the Kanto region for the first time

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7-Eleven Japan releases new sandwich that technically contains fruit but isn't a fruit sandwich

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Starbucks Japan adds new Frappuccino, Tea, and Chillax Soda to its limited-edition summer menu

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Evangelion beautifully reimagined as iconic classical Japanese folding screen art series [Photos]

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Wind God and Thunder God

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Studio Ghibli releases huge new wooden clip collection featuring 25 anime movies

1 day ago

Shinkansen trial of moderately air conditioned cars draws mixed reactions from travellers

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Japan has otaku/fan event insurance to cover oshikatsu expenses when events are cancelled

2 days ago

Can instant TKG from Don Quijote really recreate Japan's beloved raw-egg-on-rice dish?

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Japan now has a takoyaki sandwich...created by a Michelin-listed restaurant

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Japan's new Calpis pudding: The right call for summer, or tampering with purin perfection?

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Hiker needs to be rescued from Mt. Fuji two times in two days, but system is working as intended

2 days ago

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

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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

9 days ago

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

7 days ago

Japanese government ID card and app to be required for certain Pokémon card purchases next month

3 days ago

Japan reacts to Donald Trump's "Islamic Republic of Japan" remark

8 days ago

Three new starter Pokémon Jets to fly in Japan, first begins carrying passengers this month

6 days ago

Solid gold Hedorah kaiju from the Godzilla series is now available to pre-order

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

24 days ago

Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad

27 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

1 month ago

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

29 days ago

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

17 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

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

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

3 months ago

Studio Ghibli releases new Totoro coin purses…but who's the blue character?

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Tokyo's Giga Mart lets visitors 'steal' from a convenience store… if cameras don't catch you

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

7 days ago