Shinjuku Ward Office has a restaurant that’s open to anyone, but have they kept up their quality and value since our last visit?
Ghibli-themed sweets shop puts together a cherry blossom viewing party for a pair of Totoros.
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“People don’t forget to take their testicles with them when they go home” says sauna in explaining new policy.
Agency for Cultural Affairs wants two-tiered ticket pricing system at 12 National Museums.
Channel the cool confidence of a Ghibli character with a real-world bag…that comes with a giant price tag.
Marugame Seimen branch in downtown Tokyo transforms into an anime eatery with awesome artwork inside and out.
Updated forecast says a burst of warm weather, with more sun to come, will be speeding up cherry blossom buds’ development.













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Starbucks Japan offers special sakura picnics at Reserve Roastery Tokyo beside Meguro River
Is this Tokyo government office still one of the best places in the city for a curry rice lunch?
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Tokyo bus line praised for handling of driver’s mental health
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
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Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
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One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Cherry blossom Totoro cake brings pink sakura sweetness to Tokyo this White Day
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Giant Chiikawa statues appear in one of Tokyo’s most confusing train stations【Photos】
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Five Okinawan foods that have changed our reporter’s view on local cuisine forever
Passenger moved by bus driver’s kindness writes letter to company and gets a heartfelt reply
W.T.F. Japan: Top 5 most ridiculous kanji handwriting shortcuts【Weird Top Five】
Pringles teams up with Hello Kitty for new Sanrio collection in Japan
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Japanese boy band shakes up the music world as all nine members kiss each other in new video clip
Can’t put your smartphone down when you’re eating? This clever plate has a solution【Photos】
It’s so hot in Japan that people are cooking food in/on their cars【Photos】
Abysmal viewer ratings for Pokémon anime series does not worry its broadcaster the slightest bit