Why you should visit Shizuoka, the green tea oasis in the middle of Japan’s golden route

While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea.

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Japanese movie theater chain’s popcorn earns highest Grand Prix quality certification

Star-studded popcorn for star-studded movies.

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Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience

From ghostly processions to playful monsters, this exhibition shows off the charm of Japan’s folklore with modern visual technology.

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420 million yen in cash-filled suitcases stolen on Tokyo streets, incidents at Haneda and Hong Kong follow

Three robbery attempts, all connected to Hong Kong currency exchange, take place within 14 hours of each other.

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Japan’s suicides fall to lowest recorded number ever, but one demographic hits all-time high

Statistics show overall situation is improving, but some at-risk individuals need more help than ever.

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Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national

They say no one sleeps in Tokyo’s nightlife districts, and here’s a good reason not too.

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Morning-after pill finally available in Japan without a prescription, must be taken at pharmacy

After 15 years of needing a doctor’s permission, women and teens in Japan can now buy emergency contraceptives over the counter, but still with some strings attached.

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Is Starbucks Japan’s new extra-expensive Valentine’s Day espresso Frappuccino worth the price?

Starbucks is getting into Godiva territory with the price of its newest chocolate dessert drink, but is the quality there?

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Japan’s got a subscription service for pillows with or without plastic tubes inside

Why own a comfy pillow when you can lease one?

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New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart

Dress up notebooks and sticky notes with memorable anime scenes from Japan.

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Japan cherry blossom forecast update moves up sakura dates for many parts of the country

Forecast shows you might need to move your cherry blossom plans in Japan up by a few days.

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And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】

Bear with Seiji as he cooks up some high-quality, high-rarity meat.

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Bacha Coffee opens in Japan…but is it worth the hype?

We line up to try one of the most unusual, and expensive, coffee experiences in Tokyo. 

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Denny’s new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from

Pictured: A towering, sensibly sized dessert.

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Spirited Away adds a dash of Ghibli beauty to hanafuda flower cards【Photos】

Characters and creatures from the anime masterpiece step into the world of Japan’s traditional card game.

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A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Sliding onto the World Stage【Pt. I】

In this two-part series just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, we’re taking a look at Japanese skaters who have shaped the sport past and present.

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Anime isn’t like reality: Japanese police arrest man holding three knives, one in his mouth

Leave the three-blade techniques to One Piece’s Zoro.

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Escape from downtown Tokyo! How far from the city center can you get by rental bike in 8 hours?

We get on rental bikes in the heart of Japan’s biggest city and ride until we run out of daylight.

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Chinese government tells citizens to not travel to Japan during Chinese New Year

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Japan has too many criminals and earthquakes to be safe for Chinese people.

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Have the berry best vacay at one of these five strawberry-picking experiences in Japan

If you’re in a jam about what to do this winter, you may want to pick something sweet.

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