Tourist-friendly Shibuya shopping center hosts senbei newcomer-friendly event, and it’s completely free!
Miyako Soba may not be what we’d expected for the oldest standing soba chain in country, but maybe it should have been.
Tokyo Dome Hotel fills rooms with all the My Melody and Kuromi adorableness they can hold.
There’s even a place to sit while you eat that resembles the Spanish Steps in the famous film scene.
Hundreds of people must walk right past this “vending machine” every day without ever suspecting what it really is.
Director, writer, and visual effects director of Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One returns for next step in Toho kaiju franchise.




















Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
McDonald’s Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025
Here comes a new katsudon: ice cream katsudon?!?
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
A talk with the man who helped bring Studio Ghibli to the west, Steve Alpert【Interview】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan’s OTHER sakura season is starting right now
Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country
Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy
Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】
Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national
And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
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
Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free
How to make a lucky sushi roll with KFC fried chicken skin【SoraKitchen】
“Bear” voted Japan’s Kanji of the Year for 2025 in extremely close race
A talk with the man who helped bring Studio Ghibli to the west, Steve Alpert【Interview】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Act of Japanese kindness touches one man’s heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette
Geisha house-style vacation rental in Tokyo wins Best of Minpaku award【Photos】
If you haven’t tried an antenna shop in Japan, you’re missing out
Japan has abolished advance deportation notifications to foreigners’ lawyers
Escape from downtown Tokyo! How far from the city center can you get by rental bike in 8 hours?
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
One week of Pop-Tart breakfasts – Can a Japanese man fall in love with the U.S. breakfast icon?
Sweet Japanese couple serve jumbo parfaits at hidden underground joint in Osaka