Cherry blossom parties are the archetypal spring social event in Japan, but many see an upside to solo sakura.
A new line of tea tablets uses the family crests of six famous samurai clans from Japan’s Sengoku era along with uniquely selected flavors for each.
This may be the only time in known human history when a six-pack was achieved using carbs.
Limited-time French fry burger returns after four years, with even more flavour than before.
Chuo Shinkansen will take you from Tokyo to Nagoya in just 40 minutes…but no one is sure when.




















A Japanese dating app matched our bachelorette with a Buddhist monk, and she learned some things
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Sanyo Shinkansen ending in-car food cart sales (unless you’ve got the cash for first-class)
All words in Evangelion theme replaced by cat meow in official remake by original singer【Video】
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Sorakaze: New Hakone sightseeing cruise boat on Lake Ashi is as stunning as the Mt Fuji views
We try European Cup Noodle Soba flavors to see which ones come out on top 【Taste test】
Meet the eerie police statues of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
More Shinkansen trains being added to Japan’s “golden route” to meet traveler demand
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
We go on a quest to find the cheesiest sushi at Japanese conveyor belt sushi chains【Taste test】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Sorakaze: New Hakone sightseeing cruise boat on Lake Ashi is as stunning as the Mt Fuji views
We try European Cup Noodle Soba flavors to see which ones come out on top 【Taste test】
Meet the eerie police statues of Miyakojima in Okinawa Prefecture
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Naruto ninja village theme park area, Kyubi coaster being added to Parc Spirou Provence【Pics】
Japan’s cat robot waiters meow when you pat them, and we find out why【Video】
Dragon Quest Slime toys appear at McDonald’s Japan in crossover with Grimace and pals【Video】
Over half of Japanese people in survey only dated three or fewer people before getting married