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Shopping at a big Japanese mall

Aiko and Shin visit a big shopping mall, which is located just outside of Tokyo in Chiba. It is made up of 4 buildings, which each building having three floors (We said 5 in the video, but we were ...
High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor. So there was embarrassment, confusion and unease after President ...
A visit to a Tokyo restaurant highlights two widely recognized Japanese comfort dishes served side by side. The tonkatsu ...
Located in the new upscale Takanawa development, the sleek JW Marriott Tokyo fits right into the city’s vibrant skyline.
A UVA student shares a travel diary from a spring break trip to Japan, exploring the art, culture and worlds of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki.
The owners of Gojira, Mammoth Lakes' Godzilla-themed ramen spot, first came to town for snowboarding. The small but busy ...
When will the blossoms be in bloom? Where are the big events taking place? What are the best things to do with children? All ...
One of the formative figures of Japan’s model kit fandom is Makoto “Max” Watanabe, who founded Max Factory. I caught up with ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 59th annual Northern California Cherry ...
A grooming trend that emphasizes a natural-looking appearance like Korean male idols is spreading among young men in Japan, and K-beauty is playing a central role, a local newspaper reported.
Themed restaurants were once all the rage across America, but now one of the most popular is down to less than two dozen total locations.
From ordering on tablets to knowing which plates are actually yours, this guide breaks down how to eat kaiten sushi like a local — and avoid a few awkward mistakes along the way.