Return of inbound tourists means prices are skyrocketing, with some places charging US$120 for a bowl of seafood.
New Miniature Art range also includes individual kits for the museum’s Cat Bus, Robot Soldier and Totoro in the ticket window.
Board of Education hands down punishments to teachers fighting, dating their teenage students.
Anime settings come to life in the Valley of Witches, with amusement park rides and hot dogs in cat paws!
Each doughnut represents a different stage of the cherry blossoms in bloom, so we eat our way through all of them to find our favourites.
Final Fantasy VII’s villain gets a foxy makeover as he forcibly recommends a meal for his rival.
Equipped with everything you need to get work done and unwind with a glass of wine afterwards.




















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
Japan’s awesome, eco-friendly, old-school water heaters (and how to use them)
We eat at three Japanese family restaurants to find the one with the best-value breakfast
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
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
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Secret staff cafeteria in Tokyo is a hidden gem you won’t find in travel guides
Tinder just opened a convenience store in Japan, aimed at adults only
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 now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
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
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
Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
Say hello to Japan’s new generation of adults, fresh from Kitakyushu’s 2023 seijinshiki ceremony
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
The dream of riding Final Fantasy Chocobos is coming to Tokyo VR centers
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Fighting mild hunger with a Japanese soda that turns into jelly in the stomach【Taste test】
Studio Ghibli umbrellas bring anime joy to Japan’s rainy season
McDonald’s Japan now has Hello Kitty and Pompompurin drinks on the menu
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
Japan’s vaunted taxi service to be offered to dogs and cats with new Pet Taxis
We try all-you-can-eat raw eggs for 730 yen, turns out to be way better than it sounds