In a country where novelty is the norm and cuteness is king, these places stand out in more ways than one. Among the numerous themed cafes scattered all over Japan, we've rounded up our top picks.

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Google has won a long-standing battle in Japan that drew parallels with Europe’s “right to be forgotten” ruling.

The Japanese Supreme Court today dismissed four cases against the U.S. company seeking…

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The number of Japanese moving into Tokyo and nearby prefectures was higher than those who left for the 21st straight year in 2016, with the availability of child care support proving a big draw in ce…

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Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones.

The Japanese public will be asked to donate old phones and small appliances to gather two tonnes of go…

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As Japan prepares to enforce regulations upon bitcoin exchanges in the country this, a development that was encouraged by the local bitcoin industry, the number of merchants accepting the cryptocurre…

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Each customer waiting outside of the stores were given a numbered ticket, and those lucky few who had their number selected were eligible to buy the headset.

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Japan is famous for its variety of intriguing Kit Kat flavors, and the opening of a new Kit Kat Chocolatory store is the perfect opportunity to introduce a weird and wonderful new Kit Kat treat! Kit …

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Keigo Fukugaki has started his own hotel brand, BnA, which stands for Bed & Art. It’s not a platform. It’s not an online marketplace. There isn’t (yet) even a meaningful e-commerce component. BnA…

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If your image of Japan is based on the Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, then you won’t be disappointed by this event.

Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 organized by NAPAC is the largest-ever show of custom car…

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Famed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, designer of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics’ National Stadium, offers some relief as creator of the Portland Japanese Garden’s new 3.4-acre Cultural Village, set to open …

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