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USJ’s new Donkey Kong Country is a barrel of fun
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After 12 years, Designtide Tokyo returns with a lineup of sensory dialogue
Welcome to Yama, Japan’s first Michelin-starred dessert restaurant
Did Kanye West really discover Tokyo’s best jerk chicken spot?
Futaba pivots to ‘hope tourism’ to revive its fortunes
Beyond beeps and boops: Video game music has grown up
Hangover cures are everywhere in Japan — but do they work?
Japan’s honorific language can be challenging for native speakers, too
It’s Japan versus China for 2024’s game of the year
For holidays in warm weather, a light, rolled meringue fits best
Putting mountainous Nagano on a plate
Thinning up top? Hair loss in Japan is not the end.
Why Nintendo is becoming a ‘talent agency’ for its beloved characters
The Japanese you need to get vaccinated before winter comes
