Full-size replica of the sword that can defeat darkness also plays music from the hit video game franchise.
Top politician in Tokyo’s neighbor says higher prices for inbound travelers would be like fining them for coming to the country.
Choose from seven colors of unicorn cones and customize your toppings at this limited-time shop in the Shibuya 109 department store.
You can’t put a price on love, but Japan does put a price on how much you should give a newlywed couple.
A tip-off from a local opens the door to a wonderful way to feed our desire for Japanese food.
A pre-opening look at the new US$2 billion expansion, including the rides and yes — Disney food!
Park Hyatt Tokyo shuts down for very long-term renovation project right as Japan is in an inbound foreign tourism boom.
With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers.




















Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
36th Annual International Snowball Fight Competition to be held in Uonuma this February
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
“Don’t thinking! Just swing!” Munenori Kawasaki is our favorite thing about baseball【Videos】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Gacha capsule toy paradise for adults appears at Akihabara Station
Poké Ball cakes here for limited but long time to celebrate Pokémon franchise’s 30th anniversary
“Don’t thinking! Just swing!” Munenori Kawasaki is our favorite thing about baseball【Videos】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
New line of super-Japanese chocolates comes infused with wasabi, sake, and even seaweed
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
This cheap Japanese beef bowl fast food chain now has beautiful, delicious frozen desserts
Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Suntory’s brilliant new canned cocktail is made specifically to taste great with fried chicken
Yokai Train in Kyoto offers a fun and fright-filled ride of ghosts and demons