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Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting

Beautiful off-the-beaten-path spot near samurai castle in rural Japan looks like a Monet painting
Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan

Studio Ghibli adds new Jiji’s baby plush toy to its anime merchandise range in Japan
Stray cats almost became classified as an invasive species in Japan but the change was overturned

Stray cats almost became classified as an invasive species in Japan but the change was overturned
Over 1,400 cities in Japan see foreign population rise, total populations drop in new statistics

Over 1,400 cities in Japan see foreign population rise, total populations drop in new statistics
Starbucks Japan unveils new Kyoho grape drinks for a taste that’s quintessentially Japanese

Starbucks Japan unveils new Kyoho grape drinks for a taste that’s quintessentially Japanese
7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section

7-Eleven Japan adds new doughnut-like tonkotsu ramen fried chicken to its hot food section
This awesome Japanese arcade chain has crane game coaches to help you win prizes

This awesome Japanese arcade chain has crane game coaches to help you win prizes
Police ask Kumamoto residents to not get blackout drunk as much during earthquake relief efforts

Police ask Kumamoto residents to not get blackout drunk as much during earthquake relief efforts
Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime

Studio Ghibli theme park announces new expansion saluting a previously off-limits anime
Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink’s with Japan-exclusive items

Tokyo is getting a branch of famous Los Angeles hot dog chain Pink’s with Japan-exclusive items
Are Japan’s room-temperature curry packets the boxed lunch heroes we’ve been looking for? [Taste test]

Are Japan’s room-temperature curry packets the boxed lunch heroes we’ve been looking for? [Taste test]
Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans

Studio Ghibli releases new Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji music box for anime fans
Kumamoto earthquake may have created Japan’s newest hot spring inside flooded restaurant [Video]

Kumamoto earthquake may have created Japan’s newest hot spring inside flooded restaurant [Video]
Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open

Japanese convenience store food gets turned into hyper-realistic stationery you can peel open
This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]

This beautiful rural Japan river is a great alternative to touristy summer retreats [Photos]
Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima

Tired of city life? Try out Japanese rural life for a few days on an active volcano in Kagoshima
This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed

This Japanese chopping board sanitising bag might be the handy kitchen gadget we never knew we needed
Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited

Japan’s largest online flea market reminds users that selling used school swimsuits is prohibited
Bandai looking to introduce Japanese government ID checks for admission to card game events

Bandai looking to introduce Japanese government ID checks for admission to card game events
New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform

New Japanese vending machine at Shinkansen station sells cups of ice on platform
Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro

Studio Ghibli unveils new finger puppets featuring anime characters from My Neighbour Totoro
Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it

Japanese toilet aims to attract foreign tourists but not everybody is happy about it
End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million

End of a manga era as Weekly Shonen Jump’s circulation drops under one million
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie

7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store drinks with new Grilled Corn Chilled Soup Smoothie
Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch

Anime fan in Japan arrested for ordering and cancelling over 4.3 billion yen in anime merch
Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want

Beautiful Totoro bonsai figure needs no watering, makes soothing rain showers whenever you want
Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection

Starbucks Japan teams up with Traveler’s Company for new stationery and goods collection
Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs

Japanese convenience store Lawson now has stir-fried noodle-cooking robot chefs
Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time

Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you

Resident Evil’s terrifying Licker becomes a bag in Japan that wants to feed you
Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park

Kochia calling: Right now is a great off-season season to visit this beautiful Japanese park
Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]

Final Fantasy plushie shoulder bags are fuzzy and functional [Photos]
Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations

Starbucks Japan to open Shinkansen platform stores at Kyoto and Nagoya stations
Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited

Aichi city throws year-long 20th birthday bash for giant beckoning cat statue, Hello Kitty invited
Yoshinoya gets into fancy fish, but is the cheap beef king reaching too far? [Taste test]

Yoshinoya gets into fancy fish, but is the cheap beef king reaching too far? [Taste test]
Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year

Akita Kanto Festival, one of Japan’s most spectacular summer festivals, gets an anime twist this year
U.S. government reportedly planning to close Nagoya consulate

U.S. government reportedly planning to close Nagoya consulate
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport airlines announce stricter luggage check-in deadline for domestic flights

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport airlines announce stricter luggage check-in deadline for domestic flights
Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn

Toyota Museum’s international retro vehicle parade returns to Aichi this autumn
Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?

Is covering your entire upper body with cooling strips enough to fend off Japan’s summer heat?
Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart

Sanrio characters join forces with your favorite Japanese snack mascots as prizes at Family Mart
Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]

Coco’s Japan is very confident in their chilled ramen, but should they be? [Taste test]
Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists

Japan’s favorite popsicles add multilingual packaging to better connect with foreign tourists
Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant

Sweet dreams are made of cheese at this all-you-can-eat cheese and doria restaurant
Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show

Japanese vending machine sells freshly squeezed lemon juice with a futuristic light show
7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety

7-Eleven Japan rethinks convenience store sandwiches with a wild new choc-mint variety
Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site

Japan’s Super Volunteer, 86-year-old Haruo Obata, heads to the Kumamoto earthquake site
Japanese popsicle experiment says eating one before going outside in summer helps keep you cool

Japanese popsicle experiment says eating one before going outside in summer helps keep you cool
We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee

We tried Starbucks Japan’s new coffee for people who don’t drink coffee
7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?

7-Eleven Japan adds new chocolate fruit gummies to its sweets range, but are they worth the hype?
Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box

Studio Ghibli’s No Face twirls to sound of Spirited Away’s theme song in beautiful accessory box
Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?

Daiso now sells stress-relief punching bags, but are they worth beating on?
7-Eleven Japan adds new cold soup smoothies to its convenience store drinks range

7-Eleven Japan adds new cold soup smoothies to its convenience store drinks range
Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]

Tokyo’s newest viral dessert is like a Japanese parfait inside a bread bun [Taste test]
Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat

Air-conditioned dress shirts arrive in Japan to save working professionals from sweltering heat
Koei Tecmo continues to be an investment firm that also happens to make video games

Koei Tecmo continues to be an investment firm that also happens to make video games
Tokyo security guard’s famous station tape font becomes official custom Nike streetwear

Tokyo security guard’s famous station tape font becomes official custom Nike streetwear
Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]

Live-action Princess Mononoke is coming to streaming as a live event, previews look amazing [Video]
Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer

Godiva Japan gets into the shaved ice scene with two luxurious frozen desserts this summer
Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away earrings featuring mysterious anime bathhouse character

Studio Ghibli releases new Spirited Away earrings featuring mysterious anime bathhouse character
Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo

Starbucks Japan opens new store inside historic seaside quarantine station near Tokyo
Japan’s foreign resident population hits record high as Japanese population hits record low

Japan’s foreign resident population hits record high as Japanese population hits record low
7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets

7-Eleven Japan now offering baked-in-store pizza by the slice with two very different topping sets
New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection

New service lets Tokyo tourists display their faces on giant screen at Japan’s busiest intersection
New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery

New Studio Ghibli washi tape adds anime flair to Japanese stationery
Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims

Kumamoto Castle left illuminated all night long as symbol of hope for earthquake victims
Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan

Okayama man arrested for catching butterflies in central Japan
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms

Starbucks Japan releases first-ever gacha capsule toys, featuring iconic menu items as plush coffee charms
Katana of one of Japan’s most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims

Katana of one of Japan’s most famous swordsmen goes on display to help Kumamoto earthquake victims
Sanrio’s newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it’s supposed to [Photos]

Sanrio’s newest item looks like dog butt, exactly like it’s supposed to [Photos]
Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too

Official Final Fantasy beers are going on sale in Tokyo this month, giant Aetheryte appearing too
Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data

Foreign tourists in Japan eat far more rice than previously thought, according to new data
Maximum entry fee for sento public baths in Tokyo increases slightly for adults next month

Maximum entry fee for sento public baths in Tokyo increases slightly for adults next month
JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season

JR releases prediction of peak Shinkansen crowdedness for Japan’s Obon travel season
Starbucks Japan releases new “Afterword” collection that gives coffee waste a second life

Starbucks Japan releases new “Afterword” collection that gives coffee waste a second life
Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return

Kyoto receives more foreign tourists than ever before, but fewer visitors say they’ll return
Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up

Pachinko industry rebounds on convenience and innovation, but smaller parlors struggle to keep up
Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas

Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new Frappuccinos limited to three regional areas
Japan’s expensive “phantom” melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours

Japan’s expensive “phantom” melon is so exquisite it sells out in just 12 hours
McDonald’s Japan goes viral for Samurai Mac burger hack

McDonald’s Japan goes viral for Samurai Mac burger hack
Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival

Japanese Shinkansen welcomes overnight guests for one night during summer festival
Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick

Studio Ghibli Laputa figure looks like it’s really flying thanks to cool visual trick
61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years

61-year-old Kyoto man arrested for playing guitar and radio too loudly for seven years
A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too

A roadside hair salon stall in China made us Norway’s Haaland for US$1, and warmed out hearts too
How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?

How are you supposed to wash a Japanese futon duvet at the laundromat?
Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer

Studio Ghibli adds new Ponyo glassware to its anime lineup for summer
Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss

Family Mart’s new Famima flagship in Tokyo has a hidden gem that most visitors miss
99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji

99-year-old woman rescued while attempting to climb Mt. Fuji
Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home

Starbucks Japan releases a miniature display rack so you can create your very own store at home
Universal Studios Japan requiring consent form for adults-only horror attraction

Universal Studios Japan requiring consent form for adults-only horror attraction
Why is Taco Bell failing in Japan, even as the country falls in love with tacos?

Why is Taco Bell failing in Japan, even as the country falls in love with tacos?
Studio Ghibli releases Japanese curry shirts in honour of anime about the studio’s staff

Studio Ghibli releases Japanese curry shirts in honour of anime about the studio’s staff
Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why?

Face lettuce appears in Japan, with the face of Death Note’s Light Yagami, but why?
Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains

Giant Evangelion Spear of Longinus to be installed at Japanese train station with Eva art trains
Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste

Japanese Coo-Che becomes a viral sensation, and everyone wants a taste
Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival

Dance with demons in Kyoto at this Edo-period Japanese Halloween festival
Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer

Japanese Shinkansen becomes an overnight hotel for three nights this summer
“We want to be Japan’s best cheap restaurant” says new (but also not new) Akihabara noodle joint

“We want to be Japan’s best cheap restaurant” says new (but also not new) Akihabara noodle joint
Eight great words for talking about summer in Japan in Japanese

Eight great words for talking about summer in Japan in Japanese
Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter

Kodama Shinkansen trains on popular Japan route get a whole new look this winter