Japan (Page 6)
Bird poop scene is just one of the new images we can use “within the bounds of common sense”.
The remastered and re-released theatrical feature is back in Japanese theaters for a limited time to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Our Dragon Ball enthusiast reporter transforms into his version of the Prince of all Saiyans and may still be running to this day.
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Our reporter takes her 71-year-old mother to a visual kei concert for the first time
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Randomly running into a great sushi lunch like this is one of the best things about eating in Tokyo
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
A new meaty dawn for Akihabara as neighborhood’s best steak/hamburger steak restaurant reopens
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
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- 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
New Studio Ghibli bedding sets are cool in all senses of the word
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things- Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
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
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest pet product line announced by Square Enix
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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?
Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend
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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Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】
Kyushu-exclusive Black Mont Blanc goes nationwide in a “Special” way
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
A new meaty dawn for Akihabara as neighborhood’s best steak/hamburger steak restaurant reopens
Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
New book teaches Japanese people English to help out foreign travelers
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Anime/manga One-Punch Man to be turned into a Hollywood live-action movie
Can our writers’ taste buds pick out the luxury kamaboko fish cake from these two?
Osaka’s creepy cute mascot speaks for first time, adds more fuel the creepy OR cute debate【Video】
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven?
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