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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
Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards

Tokyo subway installing new ticket gates that don’t accept payment through Suica or other IC cards
Cup Noodle and Columbia team up for a weird and wonderful T-shirt that’s very Japanese

Cup Noodle and Columbia team up for a weird and wonderful T-shirt that’s very Japanese
Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks?

Starbucks Japan adds a new summer Frappuccino to the menu, but is it as refreshing as it looks?
Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China

Which country’s foreign tourists spend the most money per-person in Japan? Hint: Not the U..S. or China
Hatsune Miku, VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi perform opening pitch at pro baseball game in Japan [Video]

Hatsune Miku, VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi perform opening pitch at pro baseball game in Japan [Video]
New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier

New Shinkansen luggage drop-off system begins in Japan, making train travel even easier
Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality

Foreign hiker on Mt. Fuji loses consciousness and dies, becoming climbing season’s second fatality
Japanese government sets up new group to deal with trading card boom

Japanese government sets up new group to deal with trading card boom
Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own

Yakuza members arrested for building a road on mountain they don’t own
Taco sandwiches appear in Japan with new Lunch Pack sandwich pocket flavor[Taste test]

Taco sandwiches appear in Japan with new Lunch Pack sandwich pocket flavor[Taste test]
Studio Ghibli’s new moving keychains are the angry, adorable bugs from Nausicaa [Photos]

Studio Ghibli’s new moving keychains are the angry, adorable bugs from Nausicaa [Photos]
Japanese curry rice burger gets all the attention in Mos Burger’s new birthday celebration campaign

Japanese curry rice burger gets all the attention in Mos Burger’s new birthday celebration campaign
Sanrio eco-friendly plushies are here for the earth-conscious lovers of all things kawaii

Sanrio eco-friendly plushies are here for the earth-conscious lovers of all things kawaii
Beautiful exclusive Totoro tenugui towel is a gift from Disney to Ghibli physical media buyers

Beautiful exclusive Totoro tenugui towel is a gift from Disney to Ghibli physical media buyers
Starbucks Japan unveils new peach milk pudding drink that’s like a decadent dessert

Starbucks Japan unveils new peach milk pudding drink that’s like a decadent dessert
Japan’s popular curry chain Cocoichi has an elusive delivery-only noodle menu

Japan’s popular curry chain Cocoichi has an elusive delivery-only noodle menu
Japan’s “edible fireworks” wagashi sweets return, but only for a limited time [Photos]

Japan’s “edible fireworks” wagashi sweets return, but only for a limited time [Photos]
We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara

We found the world’s first Yakult 1000 soft serve, and it’s hidden away in Nara
Japanese convenience store releases Japanese convenience store-flavor fried chicken

Japanese convenience store releases Japanese convenience store-flavor fried chicken
Starbucks Japan releases new fireworks collection that captures the beauty of a summer festival

Starbucks Japan releases new fireworks collection that captures the beauty of a summer festival
“Stab-kill for two deaths” and other fun Japanese baseball terms

“Stab-kill for two deaths” and other fun Japanese baseball terms
Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines

Japan now has human refrigerators inspired by Japanese vending machines
A donut and sugar-loving bear in Japan is breaking into homes, checking fridges for sweet snacks

A donut and sugar-loving bear in Japan is breaking into homes, checking fridges for sweet snacks
Tokyo’s viral 90-yen cafe pop-up returns to Harajuku with yogurt coffee

Tokyo’s viral 90-yen cafe pop-up returns to Harajuku with yogurt coffee
Japan’s ultracompact kei car taxis are now ready for travelers to ride, if you know where to find them

Japan’s ultracompact kei car taxis are now ready for travelers to ride, if you know where to find them
Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem?

Family Mart’s new Tokyo flagship convenience store doesn’t feel convenient, but is that a problem?
Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics]

Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics]
Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films

Studio Ghibli releases anime T-shirts that pay homage to one of Hayao Miyazaki’s most personal films
Starbucks Japan releases new Discovery Series collection celebrating local regions and traditions

Starbucks Japan releases new Discovery Series collection celebrating local regions and traditions
Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest

Teen girl in Japan refuses to be victim, personally escorts train pervert to police for arrest
After job-quitting service, leave-of-absence-request proxy service sees rising demand in Japan

After job-quitting service, leave-of-absence-request proxy service sees rising demand in Japan
Baskin-Robbins Japan’s semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]

Baskin-Robbins Japan’s semi-secret affogato is a perfect mix of fun and fancy [Taste test]
Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years

Is Japan’s tourism boom slowing down? Foreign visitor numbers fall for first time in five years