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One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
“Not paying any dating expenses at all” listed as domestic violence by Japanese government agency
Sharp’s Ocha-presso brings traditional Japanese flavor to your kitchen
Evidence that ‘kawaii’ has ruled Japanese pop culture for centuries!
Little kid causes a stink after parents tell him to poop in his seat during Delta Airlines flight
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winter
Japan’s top 10 food travel destination prefectures【Survey】
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】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】
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】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
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
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippersStarbucks 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
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing 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
Sharp’s Ocha-presso brings traditional Japanese flavor to your kitchen
Evidence that ‘kawaii’ has ruled Japanese pop culture for centuries!
Little kid causes a stink after parents tell him to poop in his seat during Delta Airlines flight
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Smoking marijuana is now illegal in Japan, can get you 7 years in prison
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba desserts are some of the most beautiful anime sweets ever【Photos】
The 5 best Iwate foods and drinks to buy at the prefecture’s antenna shop in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
The three ways to say “love” in Japanese, and when to use them
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Where’s the happiest place for foreigners to live in Japan? Study investigates
Double-dose of Urusei Yatsura on the way as new anime is confirmed as back-to-back seasons
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】