A must for those looking for a hairstylist: The guidebook to Japan’s best beauticians
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At this Japanese hotel where everyday life gets an upgrade, you’ll want to extend your stay
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Japanese hotel plan gives a whole new way to enjoy your stay through the charm of local communities
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Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan: Dining out [audio included]
Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…
Feast on grilled eel at a historic restaurant, visit a unique “rabbit shrine” and enjoy a tasty retro pudding in Japan
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New Year’s Eve “toshikoshi soba” noodles and recommended Tokyo soba shops to enjoy them
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Visit Meiji Shrine on New Year’s Day, shop for “lucky bags,” and have lunch in Omotesando
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“Why do Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas?” KFC Spain answers with Otaku Burger
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Designer’s too clever bookmark dog-ears pages without actually doing it
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“Emperor of Anime Songs” Ichiro Mizuki passes away from lung cancer
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Japanese convenience store cheeseburger surprises jaded English media writer
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Japanese cat spray hand sanitizer is the happiest you’ll ever be to be peed on
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“It exists!” Netizens stunned by smoked Spirited Away snack sold in remote Japanese village
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