Tokaido and Sanyo routes, connecting Tokyo with Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, to be affected.
With the Christmas season here, management asks for sensitivity regarding one specific topic.
We stumble upon a small Korean area in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the city connected to Busan, Korea by ferry.
Gurakoro vs Gurakuro proves the McDonald’s registered trademark can only go so far.
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Beloved American frozen dessert drink, progenitor to the Slurpee, comes to Japan, but leaves cherry flavor behind.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo souvenir replica recalled after warning from muggle law enforcement.
A long-standing part of Japanese work culture may have passed the tipping/tipple point, especially in women’s eyes.
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Onsen expert and researcher who’s visited thousands of hot springs gives us a gift of knowledge for Good Bath Day.




















What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Looking for a Japanese convenience store souvenir? Seicomart has a legendary hit product for fans
Cosmetic wizardry: Asian women removing makeup to reveal their true selves goes viral【Video】
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time
Tsujihan sushi bowl restaurant goes viral with foreign tourists, but is it worth the hype?
7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations
7-Eleven Japan’s cooked-in-store takoyaki is here! How does it fare against the street food king?
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
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Cosmetic wizardry: Asian women removing makeup to reveal their true selves goes viral【Video】
Tokyo big walk – Walking from Tokyo Station to the Big Sight convention center on Tokyo Bay【Pics】
What makes this new Japanese convenience store chain better than 7-Eleven?
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
Buddhist priest arrested for using health insurance card he found on the street
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth finds happiness in a canned cocktail[Video]
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Do you use these “Philippine English” words and phrases?
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Wagyu beef gacha vending machine dispenses meat at random in Japan
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]