Japan (Page 466)
The inn is actually an upgraded traditional Japanese house that’s continuously served as a residence for officials for more than 400 years.
Our Japanese-language reporter writes on the peculiarities of traveling from a high-risk country during a pandemic.
Starbucks Japan takes a page from Japanese supermarkets with new eco-friendly plan that should make everyone happy.
A video of a man trying to flee the scene after illegal trash dumping has the Japanese web cackling in schadenfreude.
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Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Three ways going to see cherry blossoms alone is better than seeing them with other people
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
Katawa Shoujo visual novel gets Japanese release… Wait, it wasn’t originally in Japanese?!
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Butt without body – Strange new anime figure line is all about the backside【Photos】
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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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
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]
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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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- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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)
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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
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
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Katawa Shoujo visual novel gets Japanese release… Wait, it wasn’t originally in Japanese?!
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Japan’s new difficult-to-drink-from beer glass protects your liver, but it’s a brutal experience
Butt without body – Strange new anime figure line is all about the backside【Photos】
One Piece creator has hidden secret of anime treasure’s identity in chest at bottom of real-world ocean
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Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
We try the new Pikachu McFlurry from McDonald’s Japan
Make Your Own Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at Home, Even Better Than the Original 【Recipe】
This upcycled Kyoto train cafe is the ultimate kawaii spring experience
You can now visit a recreation of Evangelion’s Tokyo-3 and live there in miniature form in【Pics】
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Starbucks Japan adds new Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino to its menu, but only at 28 locations
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