Japan (Page 7)

Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?

We assess the political fallout at one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist hotspots.

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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan

A rare case of food coming out of Kirby instead of going inside.

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Cup Noodle mystery meat instant rice returns to Japanese stores after a seven-year absence

There was no mystery as to whether fans wanted more mystery meat, and Nissin is finally giving it to them.

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What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?

Japanese convenience store chain tempts us with a good time. 

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What makes something “kawaii” to women from Japan, China, and South Korea? Survey investigates

Let’s find out if a cute thing for one woman is still cute for another from a different country.

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Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk

How big of a jerk do you need to be before your own town sues you?

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Classic anime Inuyasha teams up with discount shop Thank You Mart for first time with new merch

This nostalgic merch lineup will transport you right back in time to your youth without needing to fall down any wells.

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Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?

We stop by to see how the city, its merchants, and its deer are doing.

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This one delicious Japanese dessert has at least six different names

Survey creates map of what different parts of Japan call one of its favorite traditional desserts.

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Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”

Who doesn’t want to be a zombie that smokes?

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Tokyo’s Ueno Station has an unmanned noodle restaurant on its platform, and its no-joke good

A reason to make sure to walk all the way to the end of the platform.

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Open wide! It’s time for a showdown between McDonald’s Japan’s and Komeda gratin croquette burgers

Gurakoro and Gurakuro came out on same day, filling fans’ hearts with joy and filling their stomachs with gratin croquettes.

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You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan

Complete with departure bell alarms, this is a unique way to wake up for your train in the morning.

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Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】

No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?

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Studio Ghibli holiday wreath adds a touch of Kiki cuteness and good fortune to your home【Photos】

A Ghibli take on a traditional Japanese New Year’s decoration.

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Security guard jumped by bear at public restroom in middle of Numata City

Bears in Japan are steadily getting closer to urban areas.

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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to the best Turkish rice restaurant in Nagasaki!

It’s not Turkish, and even the rice plays a minor role, but it’s a meal beloved by locals that always sees a clean plate at the end of the meal.

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Godzilla-shaped ice cream on sale in Tokyo near the sight his most adorable rampage

You can eat Shin Godzilla’s Kamata-kun very close to Kamata.

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Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro

Cute anime characters are here to give you all the encouragement you need.

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Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals

Japan’s gyudon king now has Gyunikutama Ramen available too for the winter.

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