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Our search for the coldest place in Tokyo to escape Japan’s heat wave takes us below the earth【Pics】
Legends say Sai no Kawara exists on the border between the realms of the living and the dead, but the map says it’s in Tottori.
Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
Travelers urged to confirm status of their reservations, including those made through one of the most popular overseas services.
Installations are high-concept enough for deep-thinkers, beautiful enough for anyone to enjoy.
Skip the morning convenience store run and charge up for the day ahead with delicious seasonal tempura.
Historic Edo-period buildings, modern art, and secret doors all feature in a unique adventure.
Japan’s former capital experiences a historic first as inbound travel boom continues and Japanese travelers avoid staying in the city.
Grab your umbrellas and get ready to see the silver/blue/purple/pink lining to Japan’s rainy season.
Bargains are getting harder to find, but this Fukuoka hotel still feels (and tastes) like a good deal.
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Our search for the coldest place in Tokyo to escape Japan’s heat wave takes us below the earth【Pics】
A nearly 400-year-old Kyoto temple ordinarily closed to public is accepting visitors this summer
Beautiful forest-style Studio Ghibli specialty shop reopens at Tokyo Skytree this summer
Fuji TV president to lean heavily into anime production to revive beleaguered network
Tokio announces breakup following repeated harassment by member
Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world
Taxi driver arrested after slipping female passengers drugs so he could watch them pee
This green tea soda from Shizuoka in a sense betrayed us, but also placated us【Taste test】
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
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New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
All you need to know about Japan’s unasked-for restaurant appetizers that you have to pay for
Japan’s top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】
Muji releases ice creams with special ingredients for summer in Japan- Our search for the coldest place in Tokyo to escape Japan’s heat wave takes us below the earth【Pics】
Pokémon Eevee evolves into Japanese convenience store sweets with exclusive merch giveaway【Pics】
Elementary and junior high students speak out on Japan’s strangest school rules
Soy sauce candy being handed out in Gunma to combat heat stroke
Brad Pitt reveals his favorite Japanese food, many Japanese people say they’ve never eaten it
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
JR’s new overnight sleeper train will connect Tokyo and northern Japan, is private cabin-only
“Bumping men” are a uniquely Japanese class of criminals that are hard to deal with
Perfect instant ramen eggs every time! Cup Noodle’s Nissin creates Shirotama Maker kitchen gadget
Support Japan’s real-world Totoro Forest with special Studio Ghibli collection
Live-action Netflix One Piece Chopper shows face for first time – What do fans in Japan think?- New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain losing customers as it raises prices
7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese- Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Nintendo history you can feel – Super NES, N64, and GameCube controllers become capsule toys
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Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world
Taxi driver arrested after slipping female passengers drugs so he could watch them pee
This green tea soda from Shizuoka in a sense betrayed us, but also placated us【Taste test】
Legendary pie shop Anna Miller’s is returning to Tokyo, bringing iconic waitress uniforms with it
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
A look at New York’s first maid cafe
Kyoto Shinkansen sweets dessert hack – How to make the bullet train’s super-hard ice cream even better
Senkoji: The Japanese temple that’s more like a theme park to heaven and hell
Totoro travel bags, suitcase ready to take responsibility for inspiring your Japanese countryside trip
Book of over 200 Hayao Miyazaki Totoro pre-production illustrations, some never published, now on sale
11 different ways to say “father” in Japanese
Eternal Sailor Moon fans can soon own a high-quality Crisis Moon Compact for adults
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport
Sukiyabashi Jiro Sushi Rice: How good is rice from Japan’s legendary sushi restaurant?
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