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In the wide world of Japanese cuisine, there are few dishes as divisive as natto, which is basically a wad of fermented soy beans. It was once notorious for its foul smell, but recently technolo…
It seems like every couple of months, we hear about another outstanding Japanese whisky disappearing. But Japanese whisky lovers now have something to celebrate, as Suntory has just announced th…
The Akihabara Showadori branch McDonald’s will be permanently closing at 6 p.m. on January 31. But what’s unusual is the sign that went up just a few doors down on the same block……where there’s …
Stroll the streets of Electric Town at a time when computers and video games were just beginning to appear on the scene. Today’s bustling otaku mecca wasn’t always like this, though, as the area…
The Gundam Cafe, however, is a major exception. Annexing the AKB48’s territory would fit with the idol restaurant’s recent fate, as the AKB48 Cafe closed permanently on December 31. The AKB…
Nikka Whisky tastes great, but it’s how it sounds that’s getting people excited. However, the company’s Nikka Black Clear remains readily available. Black Clear may not have the same pedigr…
Clever tech trick means you’ll never need to use a spoon when making a cup of hot coffee or tea again. Luckily, it looks like help is on the way, thanks to Japanese design company Gemini’s Aumix…
Say sayonara to your love dolls and figurines with the help of a Japanese monk who’s also an AV actress. Now there’s a service that promises to put love dolls to rest in a respectful way, comple…
Helpful guide from a Japanese man who’s stepped in to stop groping on more than one occasion. One person currently drawing attention with a useful guide on how to stop a chikan in their tracks i…
The only cafe in Japan where you can enjoy the company of a capybara, the world’s largest living rodent. Now there’s a new cat cafe that’s just opened up in Tokyo’s Kichijoji district, and this …
