Japan (Page 138)
The strolling story continues as we leave Kiyomizudera Temple and head to Sannenzaka and Nene no Michi.
Before you do anything else on Hatsushima, treat yourself to an amazing lunch at this fisherman-run restaurant.
Maps and walking times for enjoying Kyoto’s beautiful historical sites while skipping its crazy-crowded buses.
Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
Starbucks Japan makes hojicha black tea latte permanent item, and here’s a great way to customize it
Mayla Kimetsu no Yaiba Iconique Hair Object + Kanzashi is a lot to say, but also gives fans of the anime franchise a lot to love.
Torinin’s natsu tsubaki are a symbol that beauty can be fleeting, which sometimes makes it all the more captivating.
The anime magical girl inspires a pizza like nothing we’ve ever seen before, but it wasn’t for Japan.
Studio Ghibli theme park shares a secret for the lived-in feel of the real-world Mei and Satsuki’s house.




















Shocking discovery: Japan’s expensive Shine Muscat grapes can pair amazingly with cheap Pringles
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Mega meat noodles in Tokyo: 2.6 pounds of meat, one bowl of soba, no regrets【Video】
How to get your money’s worth at an all-you-can-eat crepe challenge in Japan
Sweets maker Funabashiya celebrates 220 years at popular Tokyo shrine’s Wisteria Festival
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve so workers can spend time with families
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Beautiful red soy sauce from Japan uses no artificial colors, tastes like nothing else
Our Japanese-language writers taste and compare sushi from around the world