Japan (Page 14)
Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.
This gigantic judo dojo-sized hotel room will make you feel like royalty, but it’s disappearing soon
There’s plenty of space to stretch out, but not much time to spare if you want to have this unique Japan travel experience.
Mr. Sato dreams up an innovative way to ensure good luck and give yourself an excuse to eat fried chicken.
The return of the sakura and the arrival of sakura beer are both annual events, but their timing doesn’t have to match.
Local residents’ complaints about bad-mannered tourists prompt pledges from mayor to consider tighten regulations.
While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.
From ghostly processions to playful monsters, this exhibition shows off the charm of Japan’s folklore with modern visual technology.




















Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Float all of your troubles away with a boat ride down the Shimanto River in Kochi Prefecture
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
7-Eleven Japan releases a crazy new viral sandwich: Chocolate Sprinkles and Whipped Cream
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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)
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
Studio Ghibli adds new My Neighbour Totoro 2026 Corn Gift to its anime store for Mother’s Day
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Tokyo Metro adds platform display showing where least crowded parts of the next train will be
Huge life-size Eevee Eeveelution Pokémon plushies will steal hearts, conquer living rooms【Photos】
Artist creates “PokeMonstrosities” that are the stuff of nightmares
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Japan’s new luxury sightseeing train will show you part of the country most foreigners never see
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
Is “The Most Annoying but Most Delicious” ramen from 7-Eleven truly the most delicious?
Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area
Totoro ocarinas on sale from Ghibli Museum online shop, and no two are exactly alike【Video】