It was an exciting night for our female Japanese-language reporter, but how did it turn out exactly?
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Akaya Kunugi owes it all to his rich “princesses” who spend up to US$35,000 a night on him.
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
We try Nissin’s newest world flavors-inspired cup noodle: Chili Con Carne【Taste Test】
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
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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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Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police
Japan’s cooling body wipe sheets want to help you beat the heat, but which work and which don’t?
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
We try Nissin’s newest world flavors-inspired cup noodle: Chili Con Carne【Taste Test】
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
Ridesharing services legalized for Tokyo and Kyoto, but does this change anything?
We found an underground Kyoto vending machine that sells multi-course French meals
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Manga artist raises question online about false perspective in Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro
Our reporter orders food from Uber Eats, falls in love, learns that fate works in mysterious ways
Tokyo Banana Curry adds capital’s souvenir sweet’s sweetness to roux, but not in Tokyo
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
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