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A visit to the Studio Ghibli amusement park just got easier to fit into your schedule and budget.
Beautiful display of Japanese care and attention brings warmth to this snowy tourist site.
The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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Disk-aunt might have just the treasure you’ve been searching for, but you’re going to have to find it yourself.
Next time you’re passing through, keep an eye out for one of these station bento to treat yourself during your travels.
Guide won’t be released in full until later this year, but here are nine Kyoto spots to add to your to-eat itinerary right now.
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Tokyo and Osaka might be two of the biggest cities, but the most intense competition is felt somewhere more remote.
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Osaka bans smoking on all of its streets, violators will be fined by patrols, vaping included
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Shibuya’s other famous meeting spot statue has lost its home as part of redevelopment【Photos】
Disney brings some cherry blossom magic to its spring merchandise in Japan
Yokohama’s iconic Red Brick Warehouse is now transformed into a hotpot and sake tasting venue
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New Sanrio Little Twin Stars Kiki and Lala McDonald’s Happy Meal items are adorable and practical
Japanese Railway Lost Property Market: A treasure trove of lost items from trains
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Pikachu is recharging as Pokémon and Uniqlo unveil adorable new Pokémon Sketch T-shirt line【Pics】
Our two-day struggle to buy the cutest onigiri rice balls in Tokyo
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Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
The My Melody ♡ Kuromi Anniversary Party is in full kawaii swing at the Ikebukuro Parco store- Disney brings some cherry blossom magic to its spring merchandise in Japan
McDonald’s Japan has a fukubukuro lucky bag that everyone wants to get their hands on
Sanrio pancakes celebrate My Melody’s birthday, and Cinnamoroll too, at Japanese cafes
What’s in Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2025?
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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- Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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Yokohama’s iconic Red Brick Warehouse is now transformed into a hotpot and sake tasting venue
Sexy AI-generated Evangelion, Yu-Gi-Oh art sales lead to copyright infringement charges in Japan
Simple Japanese test claims how you draw a star reveals your personality
Pokémon lid becomes Japan’s most overprotected manhole cover, melts hearts across the country
Kiki’s Deliver Service heroine gets new design from Spy x Family artist for 40th anniversary
We sample the deep sea fish and more at this delectable sushi restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture
Mister Donut teams up with French patisserie chain Pierre Hermé for new range of luxury doughnuts
Fukuoka town builds enormous Godzilla replica out of… straw?
Cherry blossoms blooming on new sakura Air Jordans from Nike【Photos】
Spring walking event provides guided tour around Totoro forest loved by Hayao Miyazaki
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Semi-secret fried chicken from Japan’s big-three beef bowl chain Sukiya is worth tracking down
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Snake
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