6 Must Try Activities for Pokemon Fans Visiting Tokyo
It doesn’t take a lot of work to find Pokemon related stuff in Japan. You may even be greeted as soon as you land with…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Maiko Does the Ceremonial First Pitch at Koshien Baseball Stadium
Kanako, a maiko from Miyagawacho, Kyoto, does the ceremonial first pitch in Koshien Baseball Stadium on May 22, 2019. Photo by Sankei Shimbun | ©…
Kaguya Luna and Nissin Aim at Guinness World Record for Highest Smartphone Livestream
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Tokyo’s Kirby Cafe Jumps into Summer with Brand New Seasonal Menu
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An Interview With Master of Horror Manga Junji Ito (Full Length Version)
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays: Routes, Runners and Race Details
On June 1, the organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games announced the route for the Olympic torch relay races, which will…
Bubble Tea Shop’s Kawaii Mood Ruined By Older Male “Staff,” Customer Gripes
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Japanese Lego Master Creates Amazing Automatic Paper Airplane Folding Machine That Even Launches Them
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Changing Face AND Strap Graphics Make Evangelion Edition E-Paper Watch A Must
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Stylish Disney Princess and Mickey Summer Kimono Coming to Disney Store Japan for Yukata Season
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An Interview With Master of Horror Manga Junji Ito (Abridged Version)
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This is What Happens When You Face Swap a Cat with Spirited Away’s No-Face
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