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Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center

Former wholesale fish market’s plot has been idle since 2018.

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Beautiful Red and Blue Star luxury trains set to be Japan’s new Hokkaido travel stars

Two ways to really enjoy the ride in Japan’s biggest prefecture.

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Mt. Koya planning to instate visitor’s tax to cope with huge tourist numbers

Pilgrimage town of less than 3,000 residents received almost 1.4 million tourists last year.

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Sakura tree falls on man at Sannenzaka near Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto 【Breaking News】

Busy tourist areas cordoned off following sudden incident.

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Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes

Times are tougher than undercooked noodles.

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Cosplay in front of explosions and flames at the upcoming fiery Baku Festival

Experience the thrill of being an action movie star while posing in front of professionally controlled explosions.

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Japanese company starts project to restore Nakagin Capsules to capsule hotel

The project will feature crowdsourced redesigns of the real original capsules.

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New private rooms on Tokaido Shinkansen change the way we travel from Tokyo to Kyoto

The most premium way to travel on a Japanese bullet train.

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Better than Apple EarPods? Our 100 yen shop earphone showdown finds a true champion

Testing the highest-quality earphones from Daiso and the rest of Japan’s lowest-priced stores.

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Secret Kitchen bento serves Japanese flowers, birds, wind and moon in a box, but is it worth it?

Luxury meal has a lot to live up to.

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Non-ramen Ramen Restaurant Stars: The quest begins at Tokyo’s Oreryu Shio

We’re searching for the best non-ramen items on ramen restaurant menus.

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French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media

Taking carb-on-carb meals to new extremes.

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Wendy’s releases a Pretzel Roast Beef Burger aimed at foreign tourists in Japan

An expensive inbound burger for international visitors with deep pockets.

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Beautiful Ghibli sealing wax kits let you create accessories and elegant letter decorations【Pics】

Traditional arts and crafts for fans of traditional animation.

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Family Mart makes matcha dreams come true with new lineup of strong green tea sweets in Japan

Convenience store chain dials up the green tea content with a super rich matcha collection.

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Katsudon vs. tonkatsu vs. katsu sandwich – What’s the best way to eat pork cutlet in Japan?

Three great ways to enjoy katsu, but when you have to choose one, what’s your pick?

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Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters

Anime scenes come to life with a collection of weapons and accessories. 

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McDonald’s Japan releases a pancake pie for new retro kissaten coffeeshop series

Classic Japanese desserts get a Kissa Mac makeover for a limited time.

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Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan

Sorry, Donkey Kong, but your opening date is in another part of the year.

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Kyoto’s 100 Demons yokai monster parade returns!

Spirits from traditional folklore will once again take over Taishogun Shotengai for the night.

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