Japan (Page 41)
We’ve compiled our favorite parts of this year’s event, including the largest-ever collection of special food, goods, and a new HamiKuma variant.
Hotel is located across street from Kyoto Station, had more than 1,000 guests inside when fire started.
Film characters in an egg carton make this one of the studio’s most unusual releases of the year.
Black cats lurk in this limited-edition drinkware collection, with special glow-in-the-dark details.
New konbini find becomes a hit with locals and overseas tourists alike, but is it really worth the hype?




















New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Better know a train nerd: 36 different classifications for Japan’s “densha otaku”
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
New picture book for the cat fanatic that loves furry balls
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
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Giant life-size Alolan Exeggutor Pokémon appears at Pokémon World Championships in Japan【Photos】
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
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
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Japanese kindness restores our faith in humanity after a highway bus accident in Tokyo
Giant life-size Alolan Exeggutor Pokémon appears at Pokémon World Championships in Japan【Photos】
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Top 10 places to see a spectacular sunset in Japan
Nightmare food – Artist creates shockingly colorful portraits out of junk food
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
How dirty is your mind? Find out with this innocent picture of a Japanese bunny
Naked Run takes a confused grasp of streaking, puts it in a video game【Review】