Japan (Page 189)
Even public high schools charge tuition in Japan, but that’s going to be ending soon in the nation’s largest city.
Snuggly cast members from Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Whisper of the Heart are here to help us get through winter.
Japan’s premier tonkotsu ramen chain gives us some wonderful goodies to celebrate the New Year.
Missed the AR attraction the first time around? Now you’ll have another chance to “Set your heart ablaze”!
The flag is up and the drinks are downed as our reporter sees what happens when she gets behind the virtual wheel while intoxicated.
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
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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
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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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】- Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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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
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
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Japanese police are not messing around, with Patlabor robot mecha out on display 【Video】
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
Beautiful summertime goshuin seal stamps are back to grace your temple-visiting record book
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Toyota City civil servant arrested for using government access to run a detective agency
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
TikTok releases its Year in Music 2025 – Japan’s Top 10 Songs ranking
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
“Do you prefer busts or bottoms?” Prison School drama looks to be as lewd as the anime 【Videos】
We spill the tea–a guide to all of Japan’s Gogo no Kocha Milk Teas sold in the wintertime
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