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A large majority of people living in Osaka said to eat their iconic food takoyaki less than a dozen times a year.
Foreign guests welcome at lobby lounge function that sidesteps the cost and pretense of orthodox geisha services.
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Desire for historically faithful reconstruction clashes with accessibility for wheelchair users.
Taking the time to sincerely think about the question “Who cares?” after a minor screw-up is part of what makes life in Japan great.
From bathtime rituals to unconventional eating habits, these families take pride in upholding their unique traditions.
Watch as a group of vigilantes goes around Ikea in China, using interesting tactics to get people up out of the beds in the store.
Feudal warriors’ home fails to intimidate fearless feline.
Even people born and raised in famously polite Japan are amazed by Iwate Prefecture’s manners.
Photos studio in the historical Arashiyama neighborhood offers a makeover/photo package you won’t find anywhere else.
Farewells can be sad, but in a Japanese business saying good-bye can be a pain because of the country’s elevator etiquette.
Tongue-in-cheek explanation says that men’s love of breasts means they don’t have the mental fortitude required to win in co-ed competition.
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Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
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Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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French Fries Bread in Tokyo’s Shibuya becomes a hit on social media
Studio Ghibli releases new action figures featuring Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind characters
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Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
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Secret Kitchen bento serves Japanese flowers, birds, wind and moon in a box, but is it worth it?
How to properly pronounce “Ghibli” and other fun trivia about the legendary animation studio
We tried a Japanese egg steamer to achieve the perfect breakfast eggs without a stove
Golden Bomber cosplays Japanese glam rock in their new music video【Video】
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