Japan (Page 90)
Mugs, tumblers and limited-edition Stanley cups with Hokkaido’s shimaenaga snow fairy as the star.
“A lovely Christmas present from Enako” gives us an opportunity to think about linguistics too.
Initially we were stumped by the origin sources of our cosplays but the mystery was later revealed.
Luxury grocer is still going strong in Japan as it gets set to serve sakura shiruko and yuzu ginger apple drinks this winter.
We head to the popular revolving sushi chain, and something very attention-grabbing heads to our table.
Sailor Moon creator draws band-new illustration of the manga heroine and best-selling vocalist.



















Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Final Fantasy and Shinkansen announce collaboration with in-train audio play, SD art and merch
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Gacha capsule machines now dispense perfumes in Japan
7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki says the anime industry’s problem is that it’s full of anime fans
Do bears strike first with their left paw when attacking people? Japan wants to know
Domino’s now sells pizza rice bowls in Japan
Street Fighter cafe now open in Tokyo for fans hyped and hungry for SF6 launch/lunches
We travel to Yamanashi to try the water cake that disappears in 30 minutes!【Taste Test】
We make a DIY face gel out of yuzu seeds, and it’s surprisingly cheap and easy!
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food
Japanese restaurant combines solo shabu shabu dining with the fun of a sushi train
Site of the worst bear attack in Japanese history is a chilling place to visit