Osaka Station area gets the Lumiose City treatment and challenges Pokémon fans to complete Mega Evolution rally walk puzzle for prizes.
Otoshi is a unique part of Japan’s restaurant culture that can feel like a scam if you’re not ready for it.
Honestly some pretty clever visual trickery going on in ad for video game that knows exactly what it is.
Travelers urged to confirm status of their reservations, including those made through one of the most popular overseas services.




















Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
We traveled almost 400 miles to get popcorn from this ninja machine, but do we regret it?【Photos】
Umamusume anime cosplayers make news in U.S. for their pro football fandom【Video】
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Racing into our stomachs this winter are motorcycle fuel tank-shaped bento
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
SoraNews24 Taste Test: Korean Feces Wine
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
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
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】
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
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Which Japanese beef bowl chain’s near-identical demon grater onioroshi ponzu gyudon is the best?
Neo Shinjuku Atsushi: New cyberpunk restaurant bar serves post-apocalyptic food in Tokyo
SoraNews24 Taste Test: Korean Feces Wine
Japan’s Valentine’s chocolate Slimes let you say you say I love you like the Dragon Quest mascot
Is the all-you-can-eat KFC buffet in Tokyo really as good as they say it is?
Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Why is there a wrestling ring in the Underground Arena fighting bar in Kabukicho?
Tokyo has a bar that only lets you in if you come alone – No bringing your friends allowed!
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
Japanese pizza isn’t always weird: Deep-fried pizza enters the ring and it’s delicious
Japanese stationery vending machine at Haneda Airport is a great option for last-minute souvenirs
Seijinshiki 2019: Best wild kimono outfits from Coming of Age Day celebrations in Kitakyushu