Yuriko Koike turns to generative AI to share her policy stances and goals with mixed audience reactions.
The strolling story continues as we leave Kiyomizudera Temple and head to Sannenzaka and Nene no Michi.
Before you do anything else on Hatsushima, treat yourself to an amazing lunch at this fisherman-run restaurant.
Maps and walking times for enjoying Kyoto’s beautiful historical sites while skipping its crazy-crowded buses.
Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
Starbucks Japan makes hojicha black tea latte permanent item, and here’s a great way to customize it
Mayla Kimetsu no Yaiba Iconique Hair Object + Kanzashi is a lot to say, but also gives fans of the anime franchise a lot to love.
Torinin’s natsu tsubaki are a symbol that beauty can be fleeting, which sometimes makes it all the more captivating.
The anime magical girl inspires a pizza like nothing we’ve ever seen before, but it wasn’t for Japan.
Studio Ghibli theme park shares a secret for the lived-in feel of the real-world Mei and Satsuki’s house.




















Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
What’s up with the “mosquito buzz” noise at Shibuya Station?
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]
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
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
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]
Japanese gamer furniture company creates cabinets just for collectible trading card gamers【Pics】
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
Studio Ghibli releases 300 more images from six movies free to download online
Tokyo’s new Square Enix Cafe is open, and we just stuffed our faces at the video game eatery
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Struggling Legoland Japan doubling down and becoming Legoland Resort with new hotel, aquarium
Enjoy the sweet taste of autumn with the help of Kirby and pals
What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at KFC Japan?
Studio Ghibli adds new anime character puppet socks to its merchandise store in Japan