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Are the viral fries at De Frites Staan Harajuku really worth the hype?

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We find out what a local Japanese woman thinks of the Belgian fries obsession in Tokyo. Our reporter Natsuki Gojo prides herself on her willpower, as she has the strength to say no to a lot of things. One of the few things she can’t say no to, however, is potato chips, and she likes […]

Akihabara restaurant with 1.7 million sushi bowl options will have us coming back again and again

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A virtually inexhaustible addition to our to-eat backlog was hiding on the quiet side of Akihabara Station. Variety is the name of the game in Akihabara. Tokyo’s anime/video game district offers an amazing selection of both new releases and classic titles and merch waiting to be discovered by discerning fans in second-hand shops, allowing you […]

US Airmen Arrested in Okinawa for Public Indecency and Drunk Driving

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Two members of the US Air Force stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa were arrested on November 14 in separate incidents involving public indecency and drunk driving, raising fresh concerns about discipline among American military personnel following a robbery-murder case involving a US Marine last month. (News On Japan)

Are You a Dopamine Addict?

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A new Japanese slang term describing children and young people addicted to the instant stimulation of social media has been nominated for Japan's 2026 Buzzword of the Year, drawing attention to growing concerns that endless short videos are undermining concentration, disrupting sleep, and creating addictive behavior among adults as well as children. (News On Japan)

This Shimane Museum Has Been Ranked Japan’s Best Garden for 23 Years Straight

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When you think of the quintessential Japanese garden, your mind probably drifts toward Kyoto’s moss-covered pathways and elegant pines framing historic tearooms. Yet year after year, international horticulture experts reach a conclusion that might catch you by surprise: the top-rated garden in Japan is not in Kyoto or Tokyo, but in Shimane.  For the 23rd […]
The post This Shimane Museum Has Been Ranked Japan’s Best Garden for 23 Years Straight appeared first on Tokyo Weekender.

A Journey Through Fukuoka’s Power Spots

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Long before wellness retreats and digital detoxes became a thing, travelers and locals in Japan sought renewal at Japan’s mystical power spots. These are specific geographical locations — ancient shrines, dramatic coastal stretches, mist-shrouded peaks — believed to radiate a palpable, rejuvenating energy.  Power spots exist across the archipelago — including some of Japan’s most […]
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#ZDay: A Multitude of Tiring Z-Based Activities was Anything but Zzz!!

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After finishing #LionDay, I soon began to think about the next tenuously themed day building up to a sports event. It was admittedly a bit of a struggle but after looking through the names and nicknames of many, many Japanese … Continue reading →

#LionDay: It’s Time to Paws & Reflect on This Roaring Success of a Day

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The part of #DeutschDay to get the most attention by some distance was the solitary on-location place I visited which wasn’t live sport. A hidden German section of a park in Tokyo attracted a considerable amount (by my standards!) of … Continue reading →

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2,300 Santas take part in charity parade in Tokyo - Japan Today

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2,300 Santas take part in charity parade in Tokyo  Japan Today

Tokyo Winter Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Explore - GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

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Tokyo Winter Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Explore  GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

Tokyo Winter Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Explore - GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

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Tokyo Winter Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & Explore  GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

One of Tokyo’s Most Popular Immersive Art Museums Is Coming to the U.S.—With a Massive New Location in California - Travel + Leisure

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One of Tokyo’s Most Popular Immersive Art Museums Is Coming to the U.S.—With a Massive New Location in California  Travel + Leisure

Yokocho in Tokyo: Where to Find the City's Food and Drink Alleys - GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

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Yokocho in Tokyo: Where to Find the City's Food and Drink Alleys  GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide

Worth the wait: Randy’s Donuts opens its 8th location in Tokyo - Stars and Stripes

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Worth the wait: Randy’s Donuts opens its 8th location in Tokyo  Stars and Stripes

How to Watch: 2027 BlackRams vs Tokyo Sungoliath | Rugby - Yahoo Sports

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How to Watch: 2027 BlackRams vs Tokyo Sungoliath | Rugby  Yahoo Sports

Korean and Taiwanese cheerleaders electrify Tokyo Dome during South Korea-Taiwan baseball game - Chosunbiz

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Korean and Taiwanese cheerleaders electrify Tokyo Dome during South Korea-Taiwan baseball game  Chosunbiz

Israel Kidnapped Iranian Generals in Hunt for Ron Arad

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Israeli officials were convinced that Tehran was to blame for the airman’s disappearance. Alternative theories got little attention, until now.

In Banff, a Grizzly Bear Known as ‘the Boss’ Rules the National Park

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Bear 122 has survived a train, cars and rival bears. Some fear the biggest threat to his life now is his own fame.

Zelensky urges US and Musk to lift Starlink restrictions and be on 'right side of history'

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The Ukrainian president says the slowed-down internet is making it difficult to stop Russian attacks.

South Korea's top scorer in tax accountancy exam admits cheating

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Han Won-seok, 34, confessed to using a hidden camera and AI to get a near-perfect mark on the significant test.

台風13号 影響は長時間続く 警戒を 台風15号の動きは?

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大型で非常に強い台風13号は、沖縄本島の西の海上を進んでいます。沖縄・奄美では風や雨の影響が長時間続いていて、土砂災害などに厳重な警戒を続けてください。

北日本と東日本中心 9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定の見込み

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8日は北日本から西日本にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報があわせて7回発表されるなど局地的な大雨となりました。9日も大気の状態が非常に不安定になる見込みで、低い土地の浸水や急な川の増水などに十分注意が必要です。

福岡市長選 再選挙の見通し

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エストニア ロシアとの国境閉鎖へ

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「GPT-6.1 Terra」は半額　それでもなぜ企業はAIモデルを選べないのか？(TechTargetジャパン)

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OpenAIが発表した「GPT-6.1 Terra」は、前バージョンと比べて価格が50％引き下げられた。これは、同社をはじめとする生成AIベンダーが、オープンウェイトモデルを提供する競合からの価格競争

暗号資産ETFの資金流出が止まらず──BTCは2週で3700億円超、ETHは7週連続(NADA NEWS)

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Farside Investorsのデータによると、アメリカのビットコイン（BTC）現物ETF（上場投資信託）は11月9日から13日の週に10億7000万ドル（約1710億円、1ドル=160円換算）の