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It’s been almost a month since the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was reported in Japan, that being a Japanese man who had traveled…

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Asobi Systems’ MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON project, which aims to spread and promote Harajuku’s kawaii pop culture throughout the world, launched a unique and very popular…

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About Edo Kiriko Edo kiriko 江戸切子, or cut glass from Edo, is a traditional Japanese craft dating from the 1830s in which clear colors and…

In the third release of its Sword and Shield lineup this year, Pokémon Cafe is adding exciting sweet and savory offerings featuring Gigantamax Pikachu and…

With both a Sakura Milk Pudding and Sweet and Sour Sakura cherry flavor under their belt, Starbucks Japan seems to be taking a break from…

When Japanese illustrator and manga artist Ponkichi (@PonkichiM) responded to Japan’s Ministry of Finance announcement of new designs for the 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000-yen bills…

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