This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
Public dealing with rampant price increases for rice unhappy with minster’s claim he gets more than he can eat from political supporters.
The decade-old cheese tart specialty shop in Japan gets an expanded menu that sweet dreams are made of (cheese).




















Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Pocky recall issued in Japan after customers notice off-the-mark taste caused by unintended smells
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
Dagashiya Ahiru Shop is a hidden gem for Japanese snacks lovers
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Try some Alien Soup from Japan, now with more alien!
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
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
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Studio Ghibli adds new Kiki’s Delivery Service music box to its anime merchandise shop in Japan
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?
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
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
Bear attack shelters going on sale in Japan as country experiences record-high number of incidents
Try some Alien Soup from Japan, now with more alien!
A trip to hell on Japan’s ‘vomit ship’: Is it as bad as everyone says it is?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japan has seven lucky taxis in Tokyo, and we just boarded one of them
Epic cutlet sandwiches in Osaka are the best Shinkansen bento
The Ferris wheel at this Japanese highway oasis is scarier than it looks
Visiting the Kikyoya Shingen Mochi theme park takes some planning–but it’s a stop worth making!
Once you hear this lady sing “Yooooooghurppe”, you may never stop hearing it
We zapped up some tasty hot sandwiches in the microwave with 3COINS’ new gadget from Japan
Make your mark: Personalize gift bags, notebooks and more with free Muji stamp station
How easy is it to win super expensive Japanese whisky at a gacha machine in Tokyo?
Daiso opens massive new 25,392-square foot Tokyo flagship store with its two sub-brands included
Musician claims game publisher EA tried to buy his endorsement of Star Wars: Battlefront