Japan (Page 224)
Japanese boss’ kind reaction to employee ditching work, playing pachinko, losing company car in fire
After four year of attacking dairy cows in Japan’s northernmost prefecture, the Ninja Bear ends up on the grill.
YuYu Hakucho apparel line blends ‘90s anime and Christmas sweater aesthetics for a unique otaku look.
“An Exploration of Monozukuri with Keanu Reeves” takes us on a fascinating deep dive into Japanese craftsmanship, with Roman Coppola and the Hollywood star who was “staggered” when he first tasted Hibiki.
An unlikely place to get a curry bread, let alone a prize-winning one.
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Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
A visit to statue of Tokyo comedian and COVID casualty Ken Shimura still brings smiles to hometown
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
The top 9 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan that you should know about
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Internet survey sheds light on how Japanese women deal with the hair ‘down there’
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
The time someone pooped next to us on the train during Tokyo rush hour, and we tried to be nice
Insane Lump of Meat Curry, a.k.a. “Bam! Hearty Tender Meat Curry,” returns to Japan’s CoCo Ichi
Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?
Tokyo has a bar that only lets you in if you come alone – No bringing your friends allowed!
Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated toy train is the perfect gift for kids who like to be confused