A fully recreated Showa-style living room, with a modern surprise, awaits retro-seeking visitors.
Proponents want cafes, convenience stores, and other takeout shops to take on greater responsibility as foreign tourist numbers and litter amounts grow.
Japanese prefecture that already has a Hello Kitty airport is getting ready for even more Sanrio cuteness.
Mysterious warehouse is a secret destination that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Shinjuku locations present a different side to the story that made international headlines.
Kids can learn about the construction and maintenance processes of multi-story residential buildings while earning their own currency.
These Spirited Away characters may not be able to talk, but they’ve still got seven ways to help you make a fashion statement.
We head to the Japan Mobility Show Kansai to take a closer look at the real, ridable Legendary Pokémon.
Join us as we take a pre-sale sneak peek at what the brand will be serving up for lucky customers at New Year.
Collaboration with American art museum puts the works of Hokusai and Hiroshige in the Prussian blue spotlight.




















Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
McDonald’s Japan releases a Mushroom Mountain and Bamboo Shoot Village McFlurry
New adults go wild at Seijinshiki Coming-of-Age ceremony in Kitakyushu, Japan 【Photos】
New KitKat pizzas are coming to Pizza Hut Japan
Man with face covered in tattoos admits to repeatedly headbutting Tokyo store clerk【Video】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
This Tokyo ramen restaurant is the first to ever receive a Michelin dining guide star
Middle-aged Tokyo man, escorted by his mother, confesses to killing elderly homeless woman
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Here’s what our bachelor writers ate over the New Year’s holiday in Japan
Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle
Japan’s last two pandas leaving for China next month, Ueno Zoo announces final day for twins
This Tokyo ramen restaurant is the first to ever receive a Michelin dining guide star
Middle-aged Tokyo man, escorted by his mother, confesses to killing elderly homeless woman
Pokémon’s Ash FINALLY wins a Pokémon tournament championship!
U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
Hokkaido has an Ice Festival that’s less famous than the Snow one, but beautiful in its own way
Nearly half of young Japanese women say they “hate” the company they work for in survey
We followed Tokyo’s mystery walking map and ended up creating our own bar-hopping adventure
How to make a Big Mac in Tokyo at a fraction of the price with minimal effort【SoraKitchen】
7-Eleven now sells rice burgers in Japan, blurring the line between fast and convenience store food