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Mr. Donut mixes an array of traditional Japanese flavors into a new lineup of irresistible sweets.
Ice cream maker rolls out two mochi-enhanced flavors we’re happy to dig into even after the weather gets cooler.
We try the new Starbucks drink designed to bring in good fortune for the New Year and find out what a “lucky” drink tastes like.
Häagen-Dazs gives us another tantalizing flavor using Japanese ingredients, and we’re certainly not complaining!
The new limited-edition Japonais ice cream is filled with all sorts of surprising flavour details.
Both these limited-edition Japan releases contain new ingredients used for the first time ever in the history of the company.
We investigate the widespread rumor that Japan’s beloved sweet and savory soy bean powder kinako actually has the ability to restore hair.
Traditional Japanese dessert flavours now come in delicious doughnut form—for a limited time only.
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Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
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American tourists give us their opinion on the new Icee slushie drinks in Japan
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Who makes Japan’s best Spam-style onigiri convenience store rice ball? Let’s find out【Taste test】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
A mountain of chicken katsu awaits you at this restaurant in Osaka
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Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
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Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans- Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Stunning ukiyo-e art experience floats over to Tokyo for its latest exhibition
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Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】- Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers- Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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A carlator is shaking things up on our way to one of Japan’s last revolving restaurants
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Who makes Japan’s best Spam-style onigiri convenience store rice ball? Let’s find out【Taste test】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
A mountain of chicken katsu awaits you at this restaurant in Osaka
Japanese city paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow, adds fish art【Video】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Finally! Icees are coming to Japan!
Soup curry and onigiri for breakfast at a super tasty semi-secret spot in Tokyo’s Shinjuku
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Amazing tool fixes ingrown nails, looks like a torture device
Tokyo’s “commuter boat” is an awesome hidden way to see the city from the water for dirt-cheap
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
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