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It was supposed to be a luxury tour of a beautiful area of Japan for the world's elite. So why did no one end up buying it? The tale of how Tochigi Prefecture's $25K tour went bust.
Would you go out to drink with your favorite VTuber (virtual YouTuber)? We paid a visit to a new bar in Tokyo's Ikebukuro - and asked an expert on Japan's night life what it bodes for the future.
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.

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