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Kids’ bad behavior gets the whole school barred from the fast food restaurant down the street.
Our reporter Seiji hopes that first-time visitors to Yakushima’s Shiratani Unsuikyo will avoid some of the same pitfalls that he ran into.
Spending a night in Dormy Inn’s quasi-capsule hotel rooms still gets you access to all the great stuff the facility offers.




















Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
The massive Pokémon card public art display going on in Japan right now is a thing of beauty【Pics】
Japan’s Sushiro revolving sushi chain stops revolving with conveyor-less food court branch
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We tried out the new Starbucks Cold Brew “Lime” coffee and it tasted unexpectedly refreshing
Only 100 Limited Edition Matcha Green Tea Moon Pies On Sale, Cost More Than You Can Imagine
The defrosted reality of 24 frozen meals at Thai 7-Elevens [Photos]
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
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 avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japanese woman mistaken for bear
Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
Starbucks Japan quietly slips fans another Christmas present with Joyful Medley Strawberry Milk Tea
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
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
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
We tried out the new Starbucks Cold Brew “Lime” coffee and it tasted unexpectedly refreshing
Only 100 Limited Edition Matcha Green Tea Moon Pies On Sale, Cost More Than You Can Imagine
The defrosted reality of 24 frozen meals at Thai 7-Elevens [Photos]
Japanese Cabinet to officially announce new romanization spelling recommendation next week
Fending off unwanted Kabe-don: A guide
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
English-language Reddit falls in love with curry restaurant– Can it win our taste tester’s heart?
Burgers soaked in a plate of hot cheese served at American Diner Andra in Tokyo
Japan has mint chocolate butter, and it’s now at the top of our shopping list
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
Japan’s Cat Day comes to Family Mart convenience stores with huge line of feline-fun sweets, drinks
Kura Sushi opens new high-end revolving bar restaurant in Tokyo
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer