Strawberry mochi dumpling vending machine made our Japanese station dungeon crawl worth it

Delving into the depths for daifuku.

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Urusei Yatsura anime remake’s first preview video looks good, sounds even better, reveals premier

There’s a whole lot to love in this sneak-peak at the remake of the Rumiko Takahashi classic.

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High school girl arrested for stalking Johnny’s 7 MEN Samurai member

Luckily no one was harmed in the tense encounter.

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Can French fry and instant yakisoba-flavored sodas surpass kimchi as Japan’s best strange ramune?

Just because you can make something taste different doesn’t mean that you should.

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Why does Japan’s most famous ocean legend end at this temple in the middle of the mountains?

Urashima Taro spent centuries at the sea dragon’s palace at the bottom of the ocean, but this Nagano temple says it’s where the story ends.

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No rice cooker needed! How to make an entire gyudon beef bowl in a single mess tin【Recipe】

An outdoor cooking recipe that’s too good to wait until your next camping trip to try.

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The new Shin Ultraman movie is out, and here’s what both an Ultraman fan and nonfan think of it

Is the new film something only for fans, or can anyone enjoy it?

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This Japanese capsule hotel tells you how many times you snore during the night

Big brother is watching…and taking notes. 

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Ghibli found out about the unofficial Ghibli cafe in Nagoya…then something very sweet happened

Anime studio had something to say about the restaurant filled with its characters and a menu inspired by them.

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Man who got entire town’s COVID relief money believed to have lost it all at online casinos

The Generals were due!

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Vending machine noodle ice cream: A retro icon in Japan brings joy to a new generation

A surprising find to thrill the taste buds of noodle lovers. 

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Japanese universities determine cats know the names of other cats

Poor Mr. Muffinstuff…

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Have you tried Tokushima ramen? No? You should (says our obsessed Japanese-language reporter)

This relatively unknown local delicacy is well worth getting your hands on…if you can find it!

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A permanent One Piece-themed fitness gym is opening in Japan, now recruiting pirate trainers

The real treasure was the delts we blasted along the way.

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Japan to begin accepting tourists from the U.S., three other countries this month

Inbound foreign tourists will have to comply with numerous requirements.

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You’re not supposed to drink this special sake from Japan【Non taste-test】

Suppin doesn’t have a place at the table, but it’s definitely got a spot in our home now.

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U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns

Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.

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Staircase National Highway: the only highway in Japan that cars can’t enter

An unusual hidden tourist site for the intrepid traveller. 

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Former sake brewery in Japan gets a new life as…whatever the heck this is

Looking for a weird place to visit in Japan? This spot ticks all the boxes.

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Digital manga distributer releases its top ten ranking of shonen and seinen series for April

Need a little more action, adventure, and spying in your life? Try checking out free sample chapters from one of these current hit series in Japan.

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