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Here are the top ten foodie factory tours for the fall throughout Japan

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Five Okinawan foods that have changed our reporter's view on local cuisine forever

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Father of shojo manga hosts yearly one-man exhibit with new and classic artwork【Images】

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Sheena Ringo's latest music video leaves us spellbound by its traditional Japanese aesthetics

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Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】

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Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included

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Sadako vs Kayako take to the field as they open baseball game in Hokkaido

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The most expensive natto in Japan – Eating the "black diamonds" of Tanba Kuro【Taste test】

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Japanese Arita ware porcelain converted into jewelry to reduce waste from the traditional art

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Japan's schoolgirl roomwear outfits are ready for winter with new, extra-warm versions

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Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families

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Foreign driver's license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan

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Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki's Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan

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Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】

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Starbucks Japan now offers close-to-closing discounted items through its mobile order app

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Popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ichiran's lucky bags are great value for money

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KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???

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Japan's EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever

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A whole slew of Totoro Christmas cakes are on their way to make the season extra merry【Photos】

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My Neighbor Totoro

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Shire Hige's Cream Puff Factory

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Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about

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Burger King Japan's newest all-you-can-eat burger deal is its smelliest yet

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Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported

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Nintendo's Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan

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Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence

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What's in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?

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What makes something 'kawaii' to women from Japan, China, and South Korea? Survey investigates

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

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Is China's don't-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?

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Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes

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Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk

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New fish discovered and named 'Vanderhorstia supersaiyan' for obvious reasons

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen

14 days ago

Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】

16 days ago

Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】

27 days ago

Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away

29 days ago

Is China's don't-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo's Asakusa neighborhood?

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The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】

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Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black

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Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism

22 days ago

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

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Japan's deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year's?

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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

7 months ago

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】

2 months ago

The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】

8 months ago

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

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Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro

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