In possibly related incident, Tokyo Metropolitan Police received complaint from foreigner that “I paid the woman the money, but didn’t get to have sex.”
Watch performers balance spectacular lantern poles on their chins in an unforgettable summer festival.
Board of education issues apology to children for emotional damage over their teacher having a part-time job.
Every other store in Tokyo Character Street is open, but Donguri Kyowakoku says it’s not time to shop.
If you don’t get here half an hour before opening, chances are they’ll already be sold out.
In celebration of its opening, diners can also receive 20 percent off their bill if they hurry.
First-ever permanent Pokémon amusement park attractions look like they’re going to be international traveler-friendly too.
Gambling regularly tops lists of unattractive behaviors in Japan, so how did one of the country’s most notable hobbies surpass it?




















Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Dagashiya Ahiru Shop is a hidden gem for Japanese snacks lovers
What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
Has China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning shortened queues at this Ichiran ramen restaurant in Tokyo?
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
15 rude things not to do on trains in Japan【Survey】
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
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】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
Starbucks Japan unveils the new Soupuccino
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
Foreign driver’s license conversion test passes plummet from over 90% to 33% in Japan
15 rude things not to do on trains in Japan【Survey】
Members of pop group Snow Man embarrassed for misinterpreting the word “snowman”
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
Duolingo to open first pop-up store Duomart in Japan for a very limited time next month
We check out the new apartment building construction site area that opened in KidZania Tokyo
Japan’s famous Suica Penguin JR train pass card mascot is “graduating”/being laid off
Documentary on North Korean schools in Tokyo sheds light on bizarre, hidden part of Japan【Video】
Japanese Railway Lost Property Market: A treasure trove of lost items from trains
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clothes; it also wants to clean you
Turns out you can draw all four original starter Pokémon with just three colored pencils【Video】