Ueno Zoo is doing what it can to keep the line moving as fans come to say goodbye to Japan’s last pandas.
Hadouken Pasta also on the menu at themed cafes celebrating Capcom art and history exhibition.
When Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leave Tokyo, it’ll bring an end to more than 50 years of pandas in Japan.
More foreign tourists leading to fewer Japanese tourists could be leading to more foreign tourists which could lead to fewer Japanese tourists which could…
Allowing for female succession would require changes to law and over a thousand years of cultural tradition.
Japanese idol units and songs about not giving up strike big in this year’s list of the most influential TikTok tracks in Japan.
Extra bullet trains at peak times and new early-morning/late-night departures will make it easier to zoom from one region of Japan to another.
Ultimately, we found an un-brie-lievably cheesy hidden gem at a lesser well-known revolving sushi chain.
The king of the monsters, plus a few other members of kaiju royalty, are ready to fill a gap in your Gap wardrobe.




















Japan enters Golden Week vacation period, survey shows one in three plan to ride it out at home
Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo
Why does Japanese writing need three different sets of characters? (Part 1)
Japan’s new Pokémon jackets give you the look and powers of the Kanto starter trio
War in Iran threatening Japan’s pudding production
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
Kirby Cafe x Captain Sweets Burger release “double strawberry burgers” exclusive to Tokyo Station
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
New Kyoto Converse sneakers celebrate Japan with traditional kimono fabrics for your feet
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Studio Ghibli launches huge new anime movie T-shirt collection with special design details
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station
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?
Hello Kitty is now a transforming truck robot[Photos]
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
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area reveals the beauty of Rapunzel’s Forest
Kirby Cafe x Captain Sweets Burger release “double strawberry burgers” exclusive to Tokyo Station
Shinkansen operator apologizes for three-minute delay because conductor was napping
Tifa’s Final Fantasy VII bar is going to pop up in real-world Tokyo
Brand-new Square Enix Cafe to open in Tokyo…and in Los Angeles too!
Studio Ghibli releases new anime keychains that are like miniature figurines
Time-slipping travel at a roadside retro spot in northern east Japan【Kita Kanto Brothers】
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese countryside?[Survey]
Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke getting live-action kabuki adaptation, main cast announced