In less than a week, Shizuoka has seen double the amount of deaths than it has in any entire climbing season in the past five years.
Ameyoko has always been a great place to look for bargains, and we’re very happy we found this one.
Time feels like it’s standing still in this downtown Tokyo dining complex with over a century of history.




















Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Pikachu to cuddle with kimono-clad beauty on Tokyo street as part of flower art event
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Final version of Sanrio: Beginning of Kawaii exhibition opens in Tokyo[Photos]
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Studio Ghibli reveals mystery hidden on coat of arms and outdoor signs at Ghibli Museum
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
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
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
61-year-old Japanese fisherman falls off boat and defies odds to swim to safety
Japan has new rules for bicycle riders, and these 14 things could get you a fine or a court date
7-Eleven Japan now sells… hot takoyaki!
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Studio Ghibli reveals mystery hidden on coat of arms and outdoor signs at Ghibli Museum
Pokémon becomes fine art with series of two hand-crafted Pikachu woodblock prints fans can buy
11 things Japanese women want men to know about their breasts
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】
McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]
How to speak Japanese like a gyaru【2024 edition】
Waiter, there’s a SNAKE in my soup — we try Cantonese delicacy snake stew in Hong Kong