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Beat the Heat With Some Cool 'Yukata'
Look cool and stay cool during the hot Japanese summers with lightweight 'yukata' that feature the Loch Ness Monster and Edo Period assassination tools.
Witness the Fastest Hands in Japan!
'Mochi-tsuki' extraordinaire Mitsuo Nakatani risks having his hand crushed about four times per second while making this traditional Japanese snack.
Music to Ghibli Fans' Ears
Thinking about getting some Ghibli merchandise? Look no further than these adorable music boxes that feature songs from three popular Ghibli films.
World's First Monster Slider Coming to Japan
Take a ride on a wild slide that combines several thrilling slide elements into one monster experience.
No Need to Wait for These Noodles to Cool Down
At the Tempura Matsu restaurant you can slurp on noodles chilling in ice cubs, or bite into translucent crab rice.
Add Some Bushido Flair to Your Home Décor
Guard against water rings on your favorite coffee table thanks to these sword handguard coasters inspired by four famous samurai.
Slice Me Off a Piece of That Totoro Bread!
This Japanese baker uses sushi-making as inspiration to create beautifully artistic loaves featuring beloved characters and mesmerizing patterns.
Step into a Japanese Classroom at This Izakaya
With themed rooms and waiters who act as teachers and nurses, you’ll never want to leave elementary school again!
How Do You Bleach Kimono Fabrics? With Snow!
These stunning videos show how craftsmen keep their UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage practice alive during the coldest months of the year.
You're Never Too Old to Cosplay
66-year-old Tomoaki Kohguchi proves that as long as you're young at heart, and have the dexterity to sew, anyone can cosplay!
Lesser Known But No Less Beautiful
No matter what the season, the stunning Bijinyashi Forest certainly lives up to its name: 'beautiful woods!'
3 Bridges in Okinawa Offering Gorgeous Views
Even people who suffer from gephyrophobia won't be able to resist crossing these bridges to see the pristine blue waters below and a baby blue sky above.
10 Things to Buy at This Tokyo Pokémon Center
If you’re saving up your yennies for a trip to the the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo store, here are some of the awesome items available to purchase.
Enjoy Starbucks Matcha Tea Anytime
Starbucks matcha marches into the Via lineup with a new, Japan-exclusive green tea drink mix.
Top 10 Best Ryokan of Japan
If you're looking for traditional Japanese-style lodging, look no further than these ten Japanese inns.
Top-Notch Ryokan Puts All Others to Shame
This Japanese inn shows guests the true meaning of hospitality by coming out to greet you as you arrive and leaving a thank you note by your shoes when you leave.
Visit the World-Record-Holding Oldest Hotel
This hotel has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world, and is just a prefecture away from Tokyo!
4 Phrases to Help You Speak 'Kansai-Ben'
Speak like a local in Osaka, Kyoto or Kobe with these four simple phrases from the Kansai Dialect.
Revitalizing Fukushima One Shoe at a Time
Keep a centuries-old tradition alive on the streets by wearing 450 years of history on your feet.
Charms That Will Keep Your Phone Safe!
These phone cases come embroidered with declarations of protection against ignored messages and low batteries.
