Some special parking areas in Japan have more thrills to offer than luxury high-tech toilets.
Seiji checks out the soba scene where government workers and the public can indulge in a bowl of buckwheat noodles for a very reasonable price.
Sometimes an unexpected stop at a seafood market is all you need to fill your belly and happiness meter.




















Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
The greatest sushi roll in Japanese history is actually nine sushi rolls in one【Photos】
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
New unstaffed gyoza store in Tokyo sells pot stickers 24 hours a day
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro Fund line of beautiful artwork and apparel lets you help the real-world Totoro Forest
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
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
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
Which Gundam is the favorite for fans in different countries? Gundam election announces results
The greatest sushi roll in Japanese history is actually nine sushi rolls in one【Photos】
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
New unstaffed gyoza store in Tokyo sells pot stickers 24 hours a day
Japanese Men and Women Rank Which Countries They’d Look to for a Mate
Japanese communities giving their skylines a spring clean and saying goodbye to power lines
Poop is in full bloom at the Unko Museums for cherry blossom season
Greta Thunberg lookalike advertises pachinko slot machine parlor in Japan【Video】
It looks so real! Attack on Titan face packs included in beauty magazine VOCE
Japanese women sound off on the line separating a male friend and a boyfriend
Bad weather ruined your chance to see Mt. Fuji? This Japanese hotel will give you a free room
Video of late kitten playing with dog will brighten your day and then leave you crying
A visit to Japan’s Kirby Cafe to eat the Kirby car cake and more!【Photos】