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Historic building used to be a brothel, now its ornate interiors are in danger of fading away.
With incredible perks like food, alcohol, onsen and Wi-Fi included, you can live here long-term without having to spend money on anything else!
Architectural landmark will soon be gone forever, but there’s still a chance of preserving its history for the future.
We move into a capsule apartment in the iconic landmark, and find out it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
Immerse yourself in the way of the shadow warrior by staying the night in this 100-year-old building.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
“Dosukoi” is the next iteration of themed travel accommodations being offered by the fun and inventive Moshi Moshi Rooms.
Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.
People in Japan are going crazy for this sweets hotel, which serves up Koala’s March pancakes unavailable anywhere else in the world.
New accommodation recreates the feel of a high-class train cabin inside, with a priceless view outside for just US$20 a night.
Includes a room where you can adjust its “scare factor” and one that lets you speak with the deceased.




















7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
We make a Russian Kentucky Fried Chicken sushi ginger sandwich
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Randy’s Donuts vs. Krispy Kreme — Who is Japan’s king of glazed donuts?
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
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】
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
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Street Fighter Hadouken Churros to be launched and eaten in Tokyo, Okami pudding on offer too
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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
Why you shouldn’t call this food “Hiroshimayaki” if you’re talking to people from Hiroshima
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
Randy’s Donuts vs. Krispy Kreme — Who is Japan’s king of glazed donuts?
Japan’s permanent Pokémon theme park zone announces grand opening date, ticket sale start
Edible 10-yen coins become a hot new trend in Tokyo【Taste test】
What’s inside the McDonald’s Japan fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
5 Japanese women who can kick your ass (in martial arts)【Women in Japan Series】
Tokyo zoo imposes one-minute time limit for viewing pandas, line still four hours long
We try Tokyo’s new and trendy “smoky ramen” for a fragrant experience 【Photos】
Ultra-premium matcha, koji rice mold star in Starbucks Japanese New Year’s Frappuccino and drinks
Made In Japan Fender Limited Edition Hello Kitty Stratocaster now on sale in Japan
Japan’s buzzword of the year nominees: A great way to learn and be baffled by Japanese vocabulary