Shinjuku Gyoen garden is right in the middle of the city, and has two different types of cold-weather sakura.
Why take a trip to the convenience store when you’ve got the tools for self-love right at home?
Visitors to Kyoto have plummeted, prompting a new series of ads showing sites like the Arashiyama bamboo forest totally devoid of people.
Get ready to settle the Case of Your Grumbling Stomach with a spread of character-themed dishes and drinks!
With thousands less tourists in Nara due to the Coronavirus, this year’s winter celebrations seem strangely more magical.
Kuma Cooking invites fans to “look at her dish,” and also own her clothing.
We found a candy store/Showa-era time capsule in Fukuoka, and took lots of photos of its old-timey delights!
Ququri studio apartments offer just 4.64 square meters (49.94 square feet) of usable floor space, but with prices this low, it’s all some people need.
The number of female voice actors listed in the annual Voice Actor Directory has more than quadrupled since the guide was first released 19 years ago.



















Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Japanese politician arrested on charges of accepting bribes to reduce number of monkeys in park
Family Mart unveils new Japanese bread that elevates convenience store food to mocchiri levels
Elevator button factory tour in Japan knows EXACTLY what kids (and kids at heart) want to do
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
South Korean student in Japan hopes to improve international relations with free hugs【Video】
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Police in Japan warn of new Shinkansen/travel-related scam
Now you can be like the girls in Laid-Back Camp by renting the exact gear they use in the anime
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
New Japanese KitKats come in sakura flavour, with poetic symbolism for success
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
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
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
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
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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
10 awesome ice creams available from convenience stores in Japan
South Korean student in Japan hopes to improve international relations with free hugs【Video】
New Travelling Bento pouches turn your luggage into a Japanese lunch box
Police in Japan warn of new Shinkansen/travel-related scam
Now you can be like the girls in Laid-Back Camp by renting the exact gear they use in the anime
7-Eleven combines two Japanese convenience store sweets into one for an epic treat
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field trips at street markets in Kochi Prefecture
Bros? Kart? Party? Japanese gamers pick their top 5 Mario series
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
When Two Amazing Worlds Collide: Welcome to the World of Cat Sushi!
Mario Kart Happy Meal toys arrive at McDonald’s Japan, and SoraNews24 has the whole set!【Photos】