Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Famous faces from Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro are here to grace your home and warm our heart.
Cultural crafts, performing arts and regional flavors combine in a tribute to one of the most important periods in Japanese history.
Cloud, Sephiroth, Tifa, and more are headed to high school in Youth Fantasy Evecri Academy VII inside Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis.




















Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
Evangelion original anime studio Gainax is now completely dissolved, Eva’s creator mourns ruined friendships
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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 EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning seems to be affecting Osaka’s Namba and Dotonbori neighborhoods
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Uniqlo Ukiyo-e Blue T-shirts: A cool-hued reinterpretation of some of Japan’s greatest paintings
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
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?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Japanese government considering tripling departure taxes to combat overtourism
A guide to visiting Sagamiko Illumination, one of the three biggest light-ups in Kanto
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
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Gundam and Reebok team up for new GQuuuuuuX Pumps【Photos】
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 EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations
Can Shakey’s Pizza Japan make a mean fried chicken bento? We find out 【Taste Test】
Sailor Moon color contacts are here to make your eyes look out of this world
Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
7-Eleven Japan has a hack for creating insanely delicious potato chip rice meals
We put the internet’s “techniques for emptying your bladder with morning wood” to the test
Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno is writing for the new Gundam anime TV series【Vido】
The Ferris wheel at this Japanese highway oasis is scarier than it looks
We stress-test Uniqlo’s “Impressive Jacket and Pants” to see if they live up to their names