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Akita, one of Japan’s northernmost prefectures, is beautiful in summer. But as this video is about to show, it’s simply gorgeous in the winter.
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
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
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)
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan named most sleep-deprived country for fourth year in a row, according to survey
Sailor Moon’s Artemis is part of the Artemis II NASA mission control team[Video]
This overlooked neighborhood east of Tokyo is awesome in many ways, left us with just one regret
Haunted hospital near Mt Fuji re-opens after renovation at Fuji-Q Highland, and it’s terrifying
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Cup Noodle’s Nissin develops space ramen, space curry rice for astronauts to eat among the stars
Find a red envelope on the ground? Here’s why you should never pick it up
Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]
How to turn cold McDonald’s fries into the best hash browns you’ve ever tasted
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
A Kyoto factory vending machine sells gourmet mystery meals at bargain prices
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away