Tokyo Koenji Awaodori festival will fully take place for the first time in four years this August

The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.

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Kobe man arrested after threatening driving school with 1,500 origami cranes

Reminds me of the time I was threatened with 99 luftballoons.

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1,100-year-old shrine undergoes renovation, opens temporary building designed by modern artists

Designed with the spirit of the shrine in mind but new methods, it’s the perfect combination of ancient and modern

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Japan’s newest vending machine absorbs CO2 from the environment

Eco-friendly system turns vending machines into metallic trees. 

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Japan’s weirdest gadget maker has a new fan just to dry off your legs (and crotch)【Photos】

Thanko has a plan to keep you cool and dry below the waist this summer.

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What does a family restaurant in the middle of nowhere, Hokkaido, serve? We find out

Good eats in this part of the countryside aren’t hard to come by.

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10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo

Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle or peace and quiet, this list has you covered.

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What happens if you make instant noodles with Coca-Cola instead of water?

We try a “forbidden” flavour you may never be able to return from ever again!

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Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island

Photo studio chain even offers Question Mark Block photo frames as part of tie-up with Nintendo’s Super Mario.

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Testing the automatic jump rope spinner from Akihabara’s Thanko

Coordination and fitness are just a hop, step, and jump away.

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680-year-old Shinto ritual of horses running up earthen “wall” draws animal abuse complaints【Vids】

Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.

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This popular limited-time mango yogurt shaved ice in Taiwan is everything you need this summer

Don’t miss stopping at this delicious shaved ice specialty shop if you’ll be in Taipei during the hotter months.

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A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】

Once a super convenient portal for flying out of Tokyo, a lot of people forget the Tokyo City Air Terminal still exists.

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In search of the fabled Mario mushroom ice cream treat

Thank you Mario! But our ice cream is in another box!

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Can you really drink Sushiro Japan’s limited-time-only drinkable cake? We find out

Unclear instructions lead to anxiety and confusion on our reporter’s part.

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What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator in an earthquake? Japan’s NHK offers five tips

And we add one of our own.

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President of boy band talent agency Johnny & Associates offers apology over sexual abuse claims【Vid】

Founder’s niece says she should have done more to investigate allegations, outlines changes for company going forward.

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Trying Yoshinoya for the first time in his life, is our Indonesian reporter impressed?【Taste test】

Our overseas correspondent’s first experience with Japan’s beef bowl king.

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World’s largest Kura Sushi revolving sushi restaurant opens, but not in Japan【Video】

New 9,437-square foot restaurant is first “Japan culture promotion” branch outside Japan.

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Ikea Japan wants to furnish your stomach with matcha sweets with its new cafe dessert menu【Pics】

Swedish homeware chain turns its talents to Japan’s representative dessert flavor.

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