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Bill Murray
On vacation in Tokyo but feeling a little “lost in translation”? Well, if you’ve got the cash to splash, why not make your Japan experience even more memorable by paying homage to the classic comedy-drama of the same name by staying at the Park Hyatt Hotel, considered by some to be Tokyo’s best luxury hotel.
For those who are extremely fortunate, as one Reddit user recently found, you might even score a fabulous night in the suite used by Bill Murray in the movie.
Japan’s 5.3 million beautiful Hitachi Nemophila flowers are now in full bloom[Photos]
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of JapanJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoInjuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flawMove aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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 eventsWisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to TokyoBrand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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 birthdayJapan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
New Totoro carabiner pouches are ready to clip/tag along with you on all your adventures[Photos]
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Temple with 600-year-old tree near busy Tokyo station is like a tranquil pocket dimension
Men Who Disappoint at Goukon (Group Blind Date), Nine Types That Shouldn’t Even Bother Showing up!
Japan is full of ghosts: Visiting the grave of Taira no Masakado’s head
Hello Katie the Triumphant Fruit Stem Cat! Hello Kitty’s Life on the World Stage Sometimes Gets Confused in Translation
Is It Possible to Take a Photo of Mount Fuji from Kyoto? One Teacher Says Yes
Haunted, abandoned hotel complex on Okinawa is a lesson against messing with Japan’s spirits