Japan (Page 149)
We try the edibile flowers that everyone’s talking about right now, and let you know where you can get them.
A budget stay in the centre of town that’s like visiting grandma’s house in the countryside.
The Ichirandon is causing a stir amongst fans, but it’s a secret dish that isn’t listed on the menu.
A new product on the market contains concentrate to make two of Japan’s most popular popsicles at home.
Whether you’re a fan of My Neighbor Totoro or My Neighbors the Yamadas, there’s a memo pad for you.
The Japanese constitution requires couples to share a family name if they get married, but only one age group in survey comes close to agreeing with it.
Traditional Japanese hospitality, with a dash of mystical matcha, appears at the Pokémon Cafe.




















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Mr. Sato orders a box of hot coffee from Starbucks Japan to our office
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
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”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
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
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
The best cosplayers from Day 1 of Summer Comiket 2023【Photos】
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Tokyo station platform to transform into sake bar with hot drinks, hot oden, and hot kotatsu
Keeping up with the kids: Japanese high schoolers’ most popular slang of Spring 2022
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
New rules allow Japanese adult film actresses to stop the sale of their videos after five years
Exhibit featuring cutting-edge smell technology held at Tokyo Skytree
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
7-Eleven Japan now sells…matcha burritos?!?
Line of figures depicting animals using toilets begins pre-orders three months in advance