Prefectural government will pay for tickets to encourage international travelers to visit their corner of Japan.
We go in search of the elusive cheap meal to find out what you can eat for US$3.20 in Tokyo.
Hanami season arrives early with this limited-edition collection of mugs, tumblers, gifts, and Stanley cups.
Restaurant known for numbingly spicy ramen and intimidatingly long lines lures us out in the Tokyo snow.
Mr. Sato heads to the SoraKitchen with a bowl of pancake batter, a tube of mayo, and a desire to know if, and how, this cooking hack works.
This special sweets buffet is easily accessible from Tokyo and is truly baking the world a better place.
New bullet train goes into service next month with route connecting Tokyo and Tohoku region.









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Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Can you eat lunch in Tokyo for less than 500 yen?
Room 404: What happened when we stayed in an unlucky hotel room in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
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
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 reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Asakusa’s Yoi no Yoi bar crawl is one of Tokyo’s best local nights out
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
How to make fancy matcha sake chocolates with just 15 minutes of real work【Recipe】
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Japan Travel: Exploring Manabeshima cat island
Eating “adults-only” potato chips sends over a dozen Tokyo high schoolers to the hospital
Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
Is a snow day the perfect day to beat the crowds at a popular ramen restaurant? [Experiment]
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
Here are Japan’s most-sung karaoke songs in 2022 from karaoke system Joysound
Testing Japan’s fluffy mayonnaise pancake cooking hack【SoraKitchen】