Japan (Page 37)
After seeing how far away from Tokyo we could get with 5,000 yen, (US$33.80), the winner of our challenge hits the beach.
Osaka Expo 2025 mascot fuses with the international sensation in an eye-catching, eye-covered way.
Previously exclusive to Ghibli specialty shops outside of Japan, five designs featuring Totoro and No Face make their Japan debut.
There’s a premium matcha version of Japan’s favorite cheap chocolate cookie snack, and we need to know if it offers anything the standard one doesn’t.
Kids, adults, and even students who don’t live in the city are told to limit their use of smartphones and other devices.
Our reporters set out to escape Tokyo with a modest budget, a direction to go in, and no other plan.




















Starbucks Japan releases a new Cream Puff Frappuccino for a limited time
Japanese government planning higher ticket prices for foreign tourists at Tokyo National Museum
Mister Donut unveils new sakura doughnuts for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli now sells Ursula’s backpack from Kiki’s Delivery Service at its anime shop in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Spring pollen may be damaging your skin, so what’s Japan’s best moisturizing anti-hay fever spray?
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Is Tokyo Station’s startlingly expensive wagyu bento boxed lunch worth its high price?[Taste test]
Live-action One Piece’s Luffy teaches Sesame Street’s Elmo a Japanese word for friendship[Video]
Sakura Festival in Chiyoda mixes illuminations, boats, music, and Rilakkuma in the heart of Tokyo
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2026
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Naruto and Converse team up for new line of shinobi sneakers[Photos]
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
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
Spring pollen may be damaging your skin, so what’s Japan’s best moisturizing anti-hay fever spray?
Visiting Japan’s one-and-only, and only-for-a-limited-time, Dragon Ball noodle restaurant[Photos]
Creator of Rurouni Kenshin anime/manga admits to possession of child pornography
The results are in! One Piece World Top 100 characters chosen in global poll
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Tokyo government makes a magical girl anime video about the dark side of contract scams【Video】
Typhoon destroys real Ghost of Tsushima island shrine torii gate, crowdfunding campaign launched
I can’t believe it’s not fish eggs? Taste-testing Japan’s imitation “almost ikura”【Photos】
Step into Japanese culture with Converse’s new Japan-exclusive shoes featuring gods, sushi style