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With the HBO adaptation of Tokyo Vice now popular the world over, journalist Jake Adelstein returns with a long-awaited sequel: Tokyo Noir.
Apple's controversial "Crush" ad received a negative reaction worldwide - and especially in Japan. We've rounded up some of the most pained reactions from artists and customers on social media.
A new app from Japan Railways East set to debut next year will make it easier for tourists to get around before they even leave their homes.
It may be under fire in Japan but conveyor belt sushi is still a popular way to grab a quick bite without breaking the bank. Here are the ones that foreign residents ranked as their favorites in a recent survey.
Planning a run? One shrine in Tokyo, made famous by a long-running manga, has a protective charm just for you. Plus , you can carb up on pastries while you're there.
In his new short documentary, "Snack Sakura," photographer Greg Girard embraces the retro charm and social ambiguity of Japan's ubiquitous snack bars.

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