With lanterns, cocktails and one thousand unusual goldfish, this is the coolest place to hang out in your yukata this summer.
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Whether you’re a huge Sailor Moon fan or not, we’re pretty sure you’ll swoon over how cute these Luna and Artemis bags from Etsy Shop DoroteeSweetlips are!
Say hello to some the country’s best barbecue, or yakiniku, featuring cuts of highly sought-after Matsusaka beef.
At a first glance, you’d probably be hard pressed to figure out what this poster is promoting, but that may be the genius of it.
This gaming chair will comfortably cradle your butt during long hours in front of the screen, recline when it’s nap time.
The Red Turtle may have no dialogue, but if that hasn’t stopped viewers from saying wonderful things about it.
Hey! It’s perfectly normal for a young man to be interested in that sort of thing!
We’re back and ready to take on the third, and most puzzling, type of Japanese text: katakana.
Studio Ghibli proves they are still the masters of animation even without the esteemed Hayao Miyazaki at the helm.
Artist Riusuke Fukahori’s goldfish creations made of resin are so lifelike, they look like they could start swimming right before your eyes! Read More
”Don’t panic” is rule one during an earthquake. These pooches decided to break it.
Since February 2015, the Tokyo area has been hit by a spate of thefts by an elderly woman who has managed to evade arrest until just this week.
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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
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Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Starbucks Japan releases new Stanley bottles and exclusive drinkware at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
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Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
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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
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
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
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Famichiki Pancake Steamed Buns take Japanese convenience store food to a whole other level
Slayers cafe opening in Tokyo and Osaka brings food of the fantasy anime to real life【Photos】
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Criminals of Japan’s Edo Period Were Often Punished by Getting Face Tattoos
Ghibli Park announces new ticket system, adds flexibility and low-priced options
Awesome website allows you to make your own Dragon Ball character, battle other fighters
Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
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