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Hidden sprinkler defense system activates to help protect beautiful traditional thatched-roof farmhouses.
Festival-goers sustain injuries, suffer broken bones at one of the most dangerous festivals in Japan.
New emperor’s rainy enthronement ceremony takes place at Imperial Palace while the sword’s regular home experiences blue skies and sunshine.
We’re back for another look at how the arms and armor of samurai developed, and this time we learn why they ditched their otachi for uchigatana.
Samurai fought on the field of battle for a thousand years, and during that time their arms and armor went through a fascinating evolution.
Famous sites like Ueno Park and Sensoji temple look amazingly like they do today, but the people look entirely different.
The birthplace of one of Japan’s favorite lunches is still in business in Tokyo after more than 200 years.
One of Japan’s most beautiful blades is now on display, and owes its existence to some dude who just wanted to eat some potatoes and pickles.
This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
A fierce warlord, a visionary reformer, and a Shinsengumi officer are all standing by to help you get dinner ready.
Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
Its founder started out with a street-side food stall in Japan’s samurai era, and his restaurant is still serving customers in Tokyo today.
Starbucks aside, you can really get a feel for the Taisho era in this newly reopened landmark.
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More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Super Nintendo World expansion gets delayed for several months at Universal Studios Japan
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Kyoto’s 100 Demons yokai monster parade returns!
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
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Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Kyoto creates new for-tourist buses to address overtourism with higher prices, faster rides
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
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
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Kyoto’s 100 Demons yokai monster parade returns!
Fan art of new Digimon cast in old style sparks debate on what qualifies as “f***ing disgusting”
We eat 13 of the most highly recommended sushi items at Sushiro and pick the best of the best
Century-old Hiroshima brewery in one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing spots offers tours in English
Korean tattoo artist’s small, simple, stylish “line tattoos” change our impression of getting inked
Tokyo Banana Curry adds capital’s souvenir sweet’s sweetness to roux, but not in Tokyo
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
Japanese idol creates kawaii Gunpla, the world’s cutest Gundam models【Photos】
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli bath mats and towels will help wash your worries away
Starbucks Japan unveils final sakura collection for hanami season 2024
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