Unique visitor’s record tells the story of a ramen dish that remains unchanged for decades.
Venture into Shinbashi, where an old-school cafe awaits to captivate your taste buds and provide an unforgettable culinary experience.
After receiving rave reviews in South Korea, this sweet variety looks set to sweep the nation.
21-year-old college student arrived in Japan in September, had been missing since early October.
Survey results shed light on people’s personal preferences for mixing the raw egg into the rice as well as which side seasonings to add for flavor.




















Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Go back in time at this off-the-beaten tourist site in Japan
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Four Western gestures that are difficult for Japanese people to understand
Fujifilm removes promotional video after it causes outrage【Video】
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
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
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?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
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
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
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
We visit the full-scale Evangelion statue in Kyoto and particularly delight in the food tie-ins
Four Western gestures that are difficult for Japanese people to understand
Fujifilm removes promotional video after it causes outrage【Video】
Pokémon Christmas village event taking place nightly in Yokohama
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
Japan’s official Hello Kitty Airport holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, now welcoming travelers【Pics】
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
We tried 12 different gummy candies from a Japanese supermarket and found the most delicious one
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
We visit a hidden store on the Imperial Palace grounds offering items you can’t find anywhere else