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New policy seeks to remove additional financial burden in a country where not taking the train often isn’t an option.
Inspired by a family member’s recent need for a wheelchair, our reporter tries to see Tokyo from their perspective.
Cherry blossom parties are the archetypal spring social event in Japan, but many see an upside to solo sakura.
This Okinawan singer has a last name so rare, only 1 every 90,000 people in Japan have it!
With tons of college students and office workers looking to move at the same time, is dodging the “new lifestyle” season a smart move?
Beer? Sake? One part of Japan has a strong fondness for both, as well as a few other alcoholic beverages.
Amid a backdrop of recently expanding its workforce by 2,000 crew members, USJ raises the hourly wage and more for part-time workers.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely
We found an underground Kyoto vending machine that sells multi-course French meals
Store employee uses barcode scanner to defeat knife-wielding robber
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen community- Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】- Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
- More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball
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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
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
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
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
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Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Kyoto has had enough of rude tourists, created an infographic to show how to visit politely
We found an underground Kyoto vending machine that sells multi-course French meals
Store employee uses barcode scanner to defeat knife-wielding robber
So long, Satomobile! We repaint our car with magic markers for Japan’s cheapest paint job【Video】
7-Eleven now has make-it-yourself smoothies in Japan, and they’re amazing
Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Father and son dissect a gachapon capsule toy machine to show us its magical insides【Video】
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Is Japan’s massive Shizuoka steak sandwich really as delicious as it looks in promo photos?
Evangelion credit cards mean you will (not) need to carry cash
Why do I look normal in my home mirror, but hideous when I catch my reflection in a window?
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