Spanning from the north of the country to the south, these might be four of the best places in all of Japan to enjoy a cold one.
The two easiest ways to pay for train tickets, and a whole bunch of other stuff, make their long-awaited return.
Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.
Screen was put in place as response to tourists, many from overseas, littering and blocking traffic.
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto gives up a sneak peek at the Kyoto video game museum that’s set to open before the end of the year.
Our reporter shares why taking a limited-express train home after a weeknight drinking party made all the difference in the world for him.
Landmark Dotonbori ramen restaurant’s famous dragon is going to be cut down to legally allowable size.




















What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Second-generation sumo burger coming to Burger King Japan with return of Baby Body Burger
This Mother’s Day, why not give the gift of a single, really expensive, never-picked mango?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
Pikachus perform classical Japanese dance routine for Japan’s most famous cherry blossom song【Vid】
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 2【Photos】
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Mipig Harajuku: We visit the new micro pig cafe in Tokyo
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
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]
How to do an overnight bus trip to Hirosaki from Tokyo – Part 2【Photos】
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Mipig Harajuku: We visit the new micro pig cafe in Tokyo
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Yanmar reveals state-of-the-art tractor – You may never look at farm equipment the same
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan
We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past
Japanese sweets souvenirs don’t get more beautiful than this
Nagasaki high school students collab with sweets veteran to release carrot nama dorayaki
Mario Paint arrives for Nintendo Switch Online, finally can reach its potential after 34 years
Japanese film studio Toei announces first three video games from newly created Toei Games