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Shinto shrine in Kyoto has become globally famous for its beauty, but inconsiderate visitors are ruining the view for everyone but themselves.
Feline railway legacy continues with two kitties inaugurated as stationmasters in Wakayama Prefecture.
They couldn’t make it in time for Christmas, but we’re glad these Studio Ghibli stars are here now.
This year, KitKat is bringing everyday goods like pouches, tumblers, and towels to make the holiday feel much more adorable.
Starting in his 40s and still going strong, Mr. Sato offers realistic tips for anyone trying to shift some extra weight this year.
Tokyo’s record-breaking New Year’s Day fish market auction tuna arrives at one of Japan’s favorite casual sushi restaurant chains.
A list of Japan’s three-day weekends plus two vacation periods to dodge if you want to miss the crowds and high prices.
Novelist Osamu Dazai’s relocated house now invites visitors in to drink coffee, and disappear into books.
New Year’s in Japan usually involves lots of food and special dishes, so how did our handful of single guys celebrate this year?
Japan’s young adult foreign national population is soaring while its ethnically Japanese counterpart is shrinking.
Extra-luxurious travel mode returning to Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka bullet train route for first time in over two decades.
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Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
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Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself- Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】- Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches- 10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
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How lucky are the themed retro video game lucky bags from this shop in the Tokyo boonies?
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Ghibli Museum coffee now available to purchase online
These creative, fanciful post boxes from Japan will delight you in so many ways【Photos】
How should you respond when a Japanese person gives you a compliment?
Anime Industry Report shows overseas anime market is bigger than Japanese one, but is this a cultural tipping point?
The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
7 reasons why you should visit Aomori Prefecture
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
The broccoli wedding bouquet toss-Japan’s quirky substitute for the garter belt
Is the wedding bouquet toss a form of harassment? Some Japanese women say “Yes”
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