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Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Tokyo teahouse serves up a sakura matcha dessert you won’t find anywhere else
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Tokyo cafe staffed by robots piloted by paralyzed and otherwise housebound people
Passing the JLPT N1 — Here’s how I did it, so you can too!
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
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Final Fantasy invites you to adventure in Fukushima with Fukushima Fantasy Chocobo fun[Video]
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
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
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
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Silicone testicle covers banned from Japanese sauna following cups being left behind and on shelves
Tokyo cafe staffed by robots piloted by paralyzed and otherwise housebound people
Passing the JLPT N1 — Here’s how I did it, so you can too!
Foreign tourists in Japan will get free Shinkansen tickets to promote regional tourism
New cafe in trendy Tokyo neighborhood is staffed by grannies and grandpas with average age of 73
Every piece of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli anime concept art to be published in new book series
Biking around Tama Lake: A super-easy, super-relaxing afternoon getaway from downtown Tokyo【Pics】
An afternoon in Kagurazaka, Tokyo’s French Quarter 【Hidden Tokyo】
“Online streamer” tops dream job poll for young Japanese kids, older kids not so interested
Akihabara ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Amazing Pringles flavours exist in Japan