The tree is said to curse those who draw near, but thankfully divine protection is available nearby.
Japan (Page 1016)
These legs turned heads on the weekend as they ran on the wind like a character in a video game.
Age is no barrier to beauty when you feel comfortable in your own skin.
On the Road to Recovery: The People of America and Kumamoto Join Together is a beautiful clip that encourages the people of Kumamoto to be positive during recovery efforts.
People around Japan are spreading news of the J-Alert System and the manual that explains what to do in the event of an armed attack.
If there was an award for most male-on-male kisses in a mainstream music video, this idol group would take home first prize.
You’ll see yourself destroying Freeza, even though everyone else won’t be able to see a thing.
You know things are getting serious when the lead singer of Echo & the Bunnymen throws in the towel.
Anime-inspired traditional fashion items include a Cerberus ornament that clamps onto the yukata sash.
There’s no easier or more appropriate place to cosplay as some of the greatest heroes of the anime and manga world.
A new trend is treating us to vistas of soup rarely seen by humans, whether we like it or not.
The well-known duo take us on a spectacular journey to some of Japan’s most famous sites, complete with some gorgeous Sailor Moon cosplay.
The unusual machine with the sweet folded paper designs is warming people’s hearts around Japan.



















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
New 7-Eleven sandwich goes viral in Japan, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Häagen-Dazs releases new Green Tea sandwich in Japan for a limited time
Restaurant Yoshibei is crazy in the best way: A pork cutlet set with a side of pork cutlet bowl
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Foreign man arrested for walking on Shinkansen tracks, claims he was on the run from yakuza
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Does a long line mean a sweeter deal? We compare two sweets from a Hokkaido food fair【Taste test】
Häagen-Dazs releases new Green Tea sandwich in Japan for a limited time
Restaurant Yoshibei is crazy in the best way: A pork cutlet set with a side of pork cutlet bowl
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
Draw like a Studio Ghibli anime artist with exclusive watercolour set approved by Hayao Miyazaki
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Viral 3D ice creams land in Japan… but are they worth the hype?
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro